Senior R&D Engineer - Drilling

About Hades Hades is a modern mining company on a mission to transform how the world accesses critical resources and energy. Founded in 2025, we’re developing ultra-deep drilling technologies that push the limits of what’s possible underground. Based in Munich, we’ve raised €20M in -seed funding from leading European resilience investors including HV Capital, Headline, Project A and Visionaries Tomorrow. We’re now building a world-class team to bring this vision to life. Why Join Hades? At Hades, you'll be part of a high-growth, high-impact deep-tech startup making a tangible difference. Our mission is critical: to secure sovereignty for Europe through the responsible and efficient extraction of vital materials and energy. We offer: Impactful Work: Contribute directly to solving global challenges related to resource scarcity and energy independence.Cutting-Edge Technology: Work at the forefront of ultra-deep drilling, leveraging advanced engineering and innovative approaches.Growth Potential: Join a rapidly expanding company with significant opportunities for personal and professional development.Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial setting in the heart of Munich.Purpose-Driven Mission: Be part of a team dedicated to a sustainable and secure future for Europe. The Role As a (Senior) R&D Engineer Drilling at Hades, you will apply the learning from your past drilling experience to conceptualize, design, engineer and implement a novel drill technology.This role is one of Hades first drilling engineer hires and will play a pivotal role in the journey of Hades - it provides the opportunity for real impact from day one. You will work closely with the technical founding team and the multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and scientists to make ultra-deep drilling fast and cheap. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual who possesses: Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D for drilling equipment, preferably HTHP environmentsStrong understanding of novel drilling techniques and drilling equipmentDemonstrated ability to lead and manage drilling R&D projects from conception to completionBachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldExcellent written and oral communication skills in EnglishWillingness to reside in the greater Munich area Why Hades? We offer An opportunity to make a huge impact on the future of Europe by increasing resilience and providing a path to resource and energy sovereigntyA human-centered company culture with super nice and supportive colleaguesA great sense of community through team events and fun in and outside the officeHighly competitive compensation and benefits package If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and contributing to a more sustainable future, we encourage you to apply now.