Senior R&D Engineer - Drilling (m/w/d)

About Hades

Hades is an innovative mining company dedicated to revolutionizing access to crucial resources and energy through ultra-deep drilling technologies. Established in 2025 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Hades has secured €20M in seed funding from prominent European investors such as HV Capital, Headline, Project A, and Visionaries Tomorrow. The company is rapidly building a world-class team to realize this groundbreaking mission.

Why Join Hades?

• Engage in impactful work addressing global issues like resource scarcity and energy independence.
• Operate at the cutting edge of ultra-deep drilling, applying advanced engineering and novel methodologies.
• Benefit from substantial growth opportunities within a swiftly expanding deep-tech startup.
• Experience a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative startup atmosphere in Munich.
• Contribute to a mission focused on sustainability and Europe's resource sovereignty.

Role Overview

As a Senior R&D Engineer specializing in Drilling, you will leverage your extensive drilling experience to innovate, design, engineer, and implement a transformative drilling technology. This is one of the initial engineering hires in the drilling domain at Hades, offering a unique chance for significant influence from the outset. Collaboration with the founding technical team and a multidisciplinary group of engineers, geologists, and scientists will be central to advancing ultra-deep drilling solutions that are both efficient and cost-effective.

Candidate Requirements

• At least five years of research and development experience focused on drilling equipment, particularly in high-temperature high-pressure (HTHP) environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of novel drilling methods and equipment.
• Proven leadership skills managing drilling R&D projects through all phases, from inception to delivery.
• Academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to relocate or reside in the greater Munich region.

Employee Benefits

• Chance to significantly impact Europe's future by enhancing resource and energy resilience.
• A supportive, human-centered workplace culture with collegial and approachable team members.
• A strong sense of community fostered by regular team events and social activities both within and outside the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with the role's seniority and expertise.