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About this role:

We are seeking a rare kind of operator — a VP, Global Brand Partnerships to architect and own Nova Sky Stories’ global brand revenue engine.

This role sits at the center of how Nova scales — transforming our drone light shows into one of the most premium, in-demand brand storytelling platforms in the world. You won’t just grow sponsorship revenue; you’ll redefine what brand partnerships look like in experiential media.

You will design and build Nova’s global sponsorship ecosystem from the ground up — defining the commercial model, creating scalable systems, and unlocking repeatable revenue across markets. At the same time, you’ll personally lead and close our most strategic, high-impact partnerships with global brands and agencies.

This is not a traditional sales leadership role. It’s a builder role.

You’ll operate as a strategic counterpart to the CEO and CFO on marquee deals, while constructing the infrastructure, team, and playbooks that enable exponential growth across every tier of the business.

As a VP, Global Brand Partnerships, you’ll be responsible for: 

Define Nova’s Role in Culture

• Identify the cultural moments, properties, and environments where Nova becomes a defining presence — from global sporting events and music festivals to fashion weeks, marquee city moments, and seasonal spectacles
• Shape where and how Nova shows up across the global cultural landscape, embedding the platform into high-impact experiential moments
• Proactively originate relationships with global brands, agencies, and partners — positioning Nova as a must-have platform before formal deals exist
• Establish the strategic framework for brand participation, including category exclusivity, partnership tiers, and brand standards that protect long-term premium positioning
• Build the narrative, data, and performance storytelling that translates cultural relevance into measurable brand impact

Lead Enterprise & Strategic Partnerships

• Originate, structure, and close Nova’s most strategic global deals — including multi-market, multi-year, and category-defining partnerships
• Partner directly with the CEO and executive team on marquee accounts and high-stakes negotiations
• Own senior relationships with CMOs, agency leadership, and key IP/rights holders
• Structure complex, multi-party agreements across brands, Nova, and external stakeholders

Build Scalable Global Properties

• Define, build, and evolve Nova’s shows into scalable global “properties” with clear positioning, audience, and long-term brand value
• Design the commercial architecture for each property — including sponsorship inventory, rights, integrations, and tiered partnership models
• Ensure each property is differentiated, culturally relevant, and commercially compelling
• Identify and secure long-term partners aligned with both creative vision and revenue strategy
• Partner cross-functionally (creative, production, leadership) to embed monetization into the foundation of every show
• Continuously refine property strategy based on performance, partner feedback, and market opportunity

Establish Commercial Discipline & Scale

• Define pricing strategy, category rules, and deal governance to maintain premium positioning at scale
• Build approval frameworks and guardrails for partnership selection and non-standard deals
• Create the systems that enable consistent, repeatable global revenue growth

Own Activation, Retention & Long-Term Value

• Lead the full partner lifecycle — from activation through renewal — ensuring world-class execution across global shows
• Build measurement and ROI frameworks that clearly demonstrate value to partners and drive long-term retention
• Ensure Nova becomes a core platform within brand storytelling strategies
• Continuously improve partnership performance through data, insights, and creative collaboration

Build the Team & Function

• Build and lead a high-caliber, senior partnerships team, expanding across regions and categories as the business scales
• Design an organization that supports both enterprise deal-making and global sponsorship execution
• Establish a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, and strategic thinking
• Partner closely with creative, production, and executive leadership to align storytelling with monetization

You’ll need to have: 

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in brand partnerships, business development, or commercial leadership — within agencies, brand-side organizations, or properties that have built partnership models from the ground up
• A proven track record of building and scaling multi-market or global revenue streams, ideally across experiential, live entertainment, sports, media, or adjacent industries
• Demonstrated success structuring and closing large-scale, multi-year, multi-market partnerships with global brands, agencies, or enterprise clients
• Deep, senior-level relationships with CMOs, global brand leaders, agency executives, and key decision-makers — with the ability to originate opportunities and accelerate deal cycles
• Experience operating at the intersection of brand, media, IP, and live/experiential environments, including complex, multi-stakeholder ecosystems
• Strong commercial systems thinking — with the ability to design and scale pricing models, sponsorship architecture, deal governance, and revenue operations
• Executive-level commercial acumen, with ownership or significant influence over $10M+ revenue streams, pipelines, or portfolios
• Proven ability to lead through influence across cross-functional teams (creative, production, operations, legal, finance) in high-stakes deal environments
• Experience building and leading high-performing partnerships or commercial teams, ideally across regions or global markets
• Sharp strategic judgment — able to balance long-term platform building with near-term revenue delivery
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, global environment, with frequent travel and senior external engagement

It’s a plus if you bring:

• Experience in experiential media, live entertainment, sports sponsorship, or large-scale touring properties
• A background working with — or within — global brand organizations, holding companies, or leading agency networks
• Exposure to IP-driven partnerships, including film, entertainment franchises, licensed media, or rights-managed properties
• A track record of building new revenue categories or monetizing emerging platforms

What Success Looks Like (Year 1+):

• Establish Nova as a top-tier global experiential sponsorship platform — competing directly with the world’s leading live entertainment properties
• Secure multiple category-defining partnerships with global brands across touring and IP-driven shows
• Build a repeatable, scalable global revenue engine with clear pricing discipline and consistent deal structure
• Drive meaningful growth in sponsorship revenue per show and expand long-term contracted value across the portfolio
• Create a best-in-class activation and measurement system that delivers clear ROI, high partner satisfaction, and strong renewal rates

Salary Range: $204,000 - $270,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

About this role:

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial General Manager to lead Nova Sky Stories' presence in Singapore and support our continued growth throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

As Nova's senior representative in Singapore, you will play a critical role in building relationships with clients, venues, partners, government stakeholders, and regulatory agencies while helping establish and scale Nova's operations across the region.

This role combines business leadership, operational excellence, client management, market development, and team building. You will work closely with Nova's global teams across production, flight operations, permitting, creative, engineering, and logistics to deliver world-class drone shows and unforgettable audience experiences.

Reporting to the CFO and partnering closely with Nova's global leadership team, you will help drive Nova's long-term growth strategy throughout Singapore and the broader APAC market.

As a General Manager, you’ll be responsible for: 

Market Leadership & Business Growth

• Serve as Nova Sky Stories' primary representative in Singapore and support growth initiatives throughout the Asia-Pacific region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, venues, tourism organizations, government agencies, and strategic partners
• Identify opportunities for market expansion, partnerships, and new business development
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities across the region
• Support strategic planning and long-term regional growth initiatives

Client & Partner Management

• Develop trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure an exceptional client experience from initial engagement through show delivery
• Act as the primary escalation point for local client concerns and operational challenges
• Partner closely with internal teams to consistently exceed customer expectations

Operations & Event Execution

• Support the successful planning and execution of drone show projects throughout Singapore and the broader region
• Coordinate closely with global production, permitting, logistics, and flight operations teams
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Nova standards
• Support permitting, compliance, and regulatory engagement activities
• Drive continuous operational improvement and scalability

Team Building & Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and lead local operational resources as the business grows
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and safety
• Serve as a bridge between local teams and Nova's global organization
• Support employee development, coaching, and performance management efforts

General Management

• Own the overall success of Nova's operations and reputation within the market
• Manage local budgets, resources, and operational priorities
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and safety standards
• Provide regular updates and strategic insights to executive leadership

You’ll need to have: 

• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, event production, entertainment, aviation, technology, hospitality, or related industries
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and complex projects from concept through execution
• Strong client-facing experience and a proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships
• Experience building, scaling, or managing teams and operations in fast-paced environments
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results in dynamic environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working within international organizations or collaborating across multiple countries and cultures
• Experience working with government agencies, permitting authorities, regulatory bodies, or public stakeholders is highly valued
• Experience supporting business growth, market expansion, or regional operations is highly desirable
• Familiarity with project management, operational planning, budgeting, and business development activities
• Professional fluency in English required; additional Asian language capabilities are a plus
• Open-minded approach with learning, humility, and continuous improvement at the core

What defines you: 

• You enjoy building businesses, teams, and processes from the ground up
• You are comfortable operating with ambiguity and creating structure where none exists
• You balance strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute
• You thrive in entrepreneurial environments where no two days are the same
• You take ownership and accountability for outcomes while maintaining a collaborative, team-first mindset
• You are naturally curious and energized by working across cultures and international markets

Additional Information:

• This role is based in Singapore.
• Domestic and international travel throughout Asia-Pacific may be required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in Singapore or be eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Employment terms, benefits, and leave policies will be administered in accordance with applicable Singapore employment laws.
• Professional fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health and social insurance benefits
• Paid time off and local holidays
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel

About this role:

Nova Sky Stories is looking for a Finance Manager who wants to do more than report the numbers—they want to help shape the business behind them. Partnering directly with the CFO and senior leaders across the organization, you'll play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, business performance, and strategic decision-making as we continue to scale globally. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a company redefining live entertainment through cutting-edge drone technology.

As a Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for: 

• Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning (FP&A) processes.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and provide recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Build and track key financial and operational metrics, delivering actionable insights to leadership.
• Prepare executive, board, and shareholder reporting materials with clear financial analysis and business recommendations.
• Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, resource planning, and investment decisions.
• Analyze business performance, identify trends and risks, and recommend opportunities for operational improvement.
• Continuously improve financial models, reporting processes, and planning tools to support company growth.

You’ll need to have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, strategic finance, or a related finance function.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience preparing executive-level financial reporting and presentations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

It’s a plus if you have:

• MBA, CPA, or CFA designation.
• Experience supporting high-growth, venture-backed, or technology-driven companies.
• Experience within entertainment, live events, media, or experiential businesses.
• Experience with financial planning systems and business intelligence tools.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a desire to build processes and continuously improve how finance supports the business.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adapting as business priorities evolve.

Salary Range: $130,000 – $155,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

As a Test Engineer at Nova Sky Stories, you will own the design, development, and maintenance of our manual and automated testing infrastructure. You will work closely with software, hardware, and production teams to ensure that our flight-control software, creative tools, and show-orchestration systems meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.

As a Test Engineering, you’ll be working on:

• Creating and maintaining automated tests (unit, integration, system-level) for our drone light show applications built with C++, Qt, and Dear ImGui.
• Designing test frameworks, mock environments, and test utilities that help validate critical real-time and UI-driven functionality.
• Building and improving our CI/CD test pipelines, ensuring fast, reliable, and repeatable verification for every code change.
• Collaborating with software engineers, designers, and drone operators to understand feature behavior and translate it into effective test strategies.
• Testing components involving real-time data processing, mission-critical control interfaces, and operator tools used in live drone show production.
• Investigating issues, reproducing complex edge cases, and providing detailed feedback to help engineers maintain the highest level of software reliability.

You will be responsible for: 

• Develop and maintain manual and automated unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end test suites.
• Build and optimize test pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Collaborate with developers to identify, diagnose, and resolve software defects.
• Design test strategies for new features and system components.
• Contribute to improving internal QA processes, tooling, and best practices.
• Work with C++ and Qt/QML codebases to write effective, maintainable test code.
• Ensure test coverage and reliability for mission-critical systems used in large-scale drone show productions.

You’ll need to have:

• Strong experience in C++ development.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing (unit, integration, CI pipelines).
• Ability to design clear, reliable test cases and frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows (Git, CI/CD, code review culture).
• Experience with Qt/QML, especially for UI-driven testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate fluently in German and English.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Knowledge of testing embedded, real-time, or robotics systems.
• Experience in the entertainment tech, UAV, or simulation domains.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Be part of something innovative: Work on projects that combine cutting-edge technology and creativity to deliver one-of-a-kind visual experiences.
• Creative freedom: Have the autonomy to take on challenges, propose solutions, and see your ideas implemented in real-world applications.
• Direct impact: Your work will have a real and visible influence on the execution of massive, high-profile visual events across the globe.
• Supportive environment: We’re a fun, forward-thinking team that loves solving big problems and working together to create something magical.
• Exciting perks: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and front-row access to the incredible visual experiences you help bring to life. 🌟

About this role:

Join our energetic and highly effective team with a start-up spirit in Gilching (near Munich)! We are building cutting-edge technology at the intersection of technology, art, and creative experiences. If you love solving tough challenges, working hands-on, and pushing technology forward with passion and fun, this role is for you!

At Nova Sky Stories there’s no daily hierarchy looking over your shoulder — you’ll take real responsibility for your projects, work independently, and deliver reliably. We’re looking for people who are self-reliant, hands-on, and genuinely excited about what they do.

As a Flight Control Engineer (m/f/d), you’ll be responsible for: 

• Design and improve flight control algorithms and architecture for drones in challenging environments: strong wind, downwash, dynamic trajectories, high accuracy requirements  
• Develop embedded C/C++ software for onboard flight controllers (STM32).
• Build and validate algorithms using simulation, SIL, and HIL environments.
• Test your work in real flight conditions on tens and later hundreds of drones.
• Analyze flight data, tune parameters, and continuously improve system behavior.
• Help shape the technology powering one of the world's largest autonomous drone fleets.

You’ll need to have: 

• Studying or recently completed a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of control theory and flight dynamics.
• Experience with PID and at least one advanced control method (INDI, MPC, LQR, adaptive or learning-based control).
• Experience with sensor fusion or Kalman filters.
• Embedded C/C++ experience (STM32 is a plus).
• Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for simulation and analysis.
• Curious, hands-on, and excited to solve difficult engineering problems.

Why Nova?

• Your work flies in live productions around the world.
• Own meaningful technical challenges from day one.
• Small, highly technical team with real autonomy.
• Startup culture where your ideas matter.
• Technology, engineering, art, and live entertainment all in one place.

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About this role:

As the Director, Global Flight Operations at Nova Sky Stories, you will lead and scale flight operations for drone light shows performed around the world. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality execution across diverse regulatory environments, requiring deep expertise in multi-jurisdiction permitting and aviation oversight.

You will work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and creative teams to translate complex show concepts into precise, executable flight operations—balancing strict aviation requirements with the creative demands of large-scale aerial performances.

As a Director, Global Flight Operations, you’ll be responsible for:

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a global team of pilots and regional leads
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, production, and commercial teams
• Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies to support operations

Strategy & Operational Leadership

• Define and execute a global flight operations strategy to support safe, compliant, and scalable drone light show operations
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasting resources to support growth and efficiency
• Align flight operations capabilities with business goals, including new market expansion and large-scale productions

Global Operations & Execution

• Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of drone light show operations across all regions
• Ensure consistency, performance, and operational excellence across all deployments
• Maintain operational readiness, including equipment, systems, and field execution standards
• Lead post-show reviews and continuous improvement of operational performance

Scaling, Systems & Standardization

• Build and standardize scalable workflows, processes, and operational frameworks across regions
• Track and improve key performance metrics to drive efficiency and reliability
• Develop and maintain SOPs, flight manuals, and operational documentation

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure global compliance with aviation authorities (FAA, EASA, and others)
• Lead permitting strategies and secure approvals across multiple jurisdictions
• Establish and maintain operational standards, certifications, and insurance requirements
• Represent the company in regulatory discussions and support evolving policy development

Safety & Risk Management

• Own and evolve the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Establish and enforce safety standards, risk assessments, and emergency procedures
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with engineering and product teams to test and implement new technologies and tools
• Identify opportunities to enhance automation, workflows, and operational efficiency
• Support innovation in flight systems, deployment, and show execution

You’ll need to have: 

• Extensive experience in aviation or UAS operations, including leadership in complex environments
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations
• Proven ability to scale operations across multiple regions or markets
• Experience developing SOPs, flight manuals, and operational frameworks
• Hands-on experience with UAS flight operations
• Strong leadership and team-building skills across distributed teams
• Ability to balance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Strategic, execution-focused mindset with strong organizational skills
• Experience managing budgets, operational strategy, and multi-region programs
• Demonstrated ability to navigate regulatory environments and secure approvals
• Experience integrating new technologies and driving continuous improvement

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience in live events, entertainment, or high-tempo field operations
• Passion for aviation, technology, and live experiences
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments with frequent travel

What will make you successful: 

• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, evolving environment
• Willingness to travel frequently and be present at live show operations
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable
• Passion for aviation, technology, and live experiences

Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

About this role:

The SVP, Operations will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping how Nova Sky Stories scales globally. This is a rare opportunity to lead the operational engine behind some of the world’s most ambitious drone light experiences — combining aviation precision, live event execution, cutting-edge technology, and creative storytelling at massive scale.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this leader will oversee Production, Flight Operations, and Logistics globally, ensuring teams across the company operate in sync to deliver extraordinary experiences safely, efficiently, and flawlessly around the world.

This role is built for someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments and loves solving complex operational challenges alongside world-class creative, engineering, and production teams. One moment you may be helping scale systems for international expansion, and the next you may be backstage at a marquee production helping bring a once-in-a-lifetime experience to life.

At Nova, operations is not just about execution — it’s about building the future of a new entertainment medium.

As a SVP, Operations, you’ll be responsible for: 

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute an integrated global operations strategy spanning Production, Logistics, and Flight Operations, aligned with Nova’s rapid growth trajectory and long-term vision.
• Own the operational P&L across these functions, including budget development, forecasting, resource planning, and margin accountability.
• Establish and continuously elevate the operational standards, systems, and safety frameworks that allow Nova to scale rapidly across new markets, show formats, and global productions.
• Serve as a key executive leader contributing to company-wide strategy, international expansion, operational scalability, and capability development.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, speed, and continuous improvement across globally distributed operational teams.
• Help shape what world-class operational excellence looks like within an emerging entertainment category.

Production Oversight

• Lead the global Production organization, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery across all show types — from touring productions and residencies to large-scale marquee events.
• Build scalable production frameworks, operational playbooks, and resourcing models that support Nova’s continued global expansion.
• Partner closely with Creative, Engineering, Flight Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure operational capabilities align with ambitious creative vision and client expectations.
• Own financial governance, production forecasting, and operational accountability across the company’s growing production portfolio.
• Maintain executive oversight of high-profile productions, key stakeholder relationships, and escalated operational matters.
• Continuously improve production systems, workflows, and execution standards to increase efficiency, scalability, and show quality globally.

Flight Operations Oversight

• Scale and support Nova’s global Flight Operations organization through leadership of the Director, Global Flight Operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and consistent execution across all operating regions.
• Champion a proactive, deeply embedded safety culture that remains non-negotiable as the company scales.
• Ensure operational readiness across equipment, certifications, deployment systems, field execution standards, and operational infrastructure globally.
• Partner with Engineering and technical teams to help integrate new technologies, automation, and deployment innovations that keep Nova at the forefront of the industry.
• Support the evolution of operational systems capable of scaling alongside increasingly complex global deployments and productions.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Serve as the connective tissue across Production, Logistics, and Flight Operations, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment throughout the full show lifecycle.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Creative, Legal, and Commercial teams to translate company strategy into scalable operational execution.
• Represent Nova in regulatory discussions, strategic partner conversations, industry forums, and key operational relationships globally.
• Lead post-show review processes and operational retrospectives, driving systematic improvements across teams, workflows, and execution standards.
• Bring clarity, alignment, and operational rigor to highly dynamic, fast-moving environments where priorities can shift quickly.

Team Development & Organization

• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional operational leaders and team members across Production, Flight Operations, and Logistics globally.
• Build the organizational structures, leadership layers, and development frameworks required to scale operations alongside company growth.
• Coach and mentor senior operational leaders, helping develop the next generation of leadership at Nova.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that balances accountability, creativity, operational discipline, and innovation.
• Help build an organization that can scale globally without losing agility, speed, or execution quality.

You’ll need to have: 

• 15+ years of progressive operational leadership experience, including senior roles spanning event production or equivalent complex field operations.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional operations teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Deep knowledge of live event or entertainment production at scale, including client-facing and multi-market operations.
• Proven ability to build and scale organizational systems, SOPs, and operational frameworks across distributed teams.
• Executive-level financial acumen, including ownership of multi-million dollar budgets and operational P&Ls.
• Exceptional leadership presence—able to inspire teams, build trust across functions, and represent Nova with clients, partners, and regulators.
• Willingness to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally, and be present at live show operations.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Direct experience in drone light shows, aerial entertainment, or UAS operations.
• Background spanning both technical/aviation and creative/entertainment disciplines.
• Experience leading operations through a period of significant company scaling or international expansion.

What will make you successful: 

You lead through clarity and calm, making sharp decisions under pressure while keeping teams aligned and motivated.

You hold both the strategic view and the operational detail simultaneously, knowing when to zoom out and when to get in the weeds.

You build systems that scale, not just for today's show, but for the company Nova is becoming.

You're equally at home in a boardroom, on a flight operations debrief, or on-site at a marquee event.

You bring genuine passion for aviation, live experiences, and the kind of work that stops people in their tracks.

Salary Range: $265,000 - $305,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

About this role:

Nova Sky Stories is seeking a Senior Event Marketing Director to own the strategy and execution that fills seats at our touring experiences around the world. This leader will be responsible for developing integrated marketing campaigns that drive ticket sales, maximize attendance, and build long-term audience demand across Nova's growing portfolio of live entertainment experiences.

This is a highly commercial marketing role that sits at the intersection of brand, performance marketing, audience growth, and live events. The ideal candidate has successfully marketed large-scale touring productions, attractions, festivals, concerts, immersive experiences, or live entertainment brands where ticket sales were the primary measure of success. They understand how to build excitement before a show, optimize campaigns while tickets are on sale, and maximize revenue through data-driven marketing strategies.

This is a builder role. You'll create scalable marketing playbooks, manage media investments, partner with external agencies and venue partners, and work cross-functionally to ensure every market reaches its attendance and revenue goals.

As a Sr. Event Marketing Director, you’ll be responsible for: 

• Own the end-to-end marketing strategy for Nova's touring shows, with accountability for ticket sales, attendance, and campaign performance.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across paid media, digital marketing, partnerships, PR, social media, email, influencer marketing, and local market activations.
• Lead media planning, buying strategy, budget allocation, and performance optimization to maximize return on marketing investment.
• Partner with Brand Marketing, Creative, Sales, Production, and external venue or ticketing partners to launch successful campaigns in every market.
• Analyze campaign performance, audience insights, pricing trends, and sales data to continuously improve marketing effectiveness and customer acquisition.
• Build repeatable marketing frameworks that can scale globally while allowing flexibility for local market needs.
• Own relationships with external agencies, media partners, promoters, and ticketing platforms to ensure flawless campaign execution.
• Stay deeply involved in campaign execution while continually testing new channels, technologies, and audience growth strategies.

You’ll need to have: 

• 10–15+ years of experience owning event marketing, experiential marketing, live entertainment marketing, or touring event marketing.
• Proven success developing and executing marketing campaigns that drive ticket sales, attendance, and revenue growth for live entertainment or consumer events.
• Strong experience managing large paid media budgets across digital, social, search, display, out-of-home, radio, television, and other marketing channels.
• Deep understanding of customer acquisition, audience segmentation, CRM, marketing analytics, attribution, and campaign optimization.
• Experience working with ticketing platforms, venue partners, promoters, and external marketing agencies.
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate marketing performance into business outcomes and revenue growth.
• Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience marketing global or multi-city touring productions, entertainment brands, or destination-based experiences.
• Background with organizations such as Cirque du Soleil, Feld Entertainment, Live Nation, AEG, Broadway touring productions, themed attractions, festivals, sports, museums, or similar consumer entertainment companies.
• Experience launching new markets and developing localized marketing strategies across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with audience growth platforms, CRM automation, marketing attribution tools, and ticketing analytics.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to be hands-on, solve problems quickly, and continuously improve marketing performance.
• Creative thinker who combines storytelling with data-driven decision making to deliver measurable business results.

Salary Range: $190,000 to 220,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

About this role:

We are seeking a customer-focused Live Events Program Manager to lead the coordination and scaling of Nova Sky Stories’ global partnership programs, supporting a growing portfolio of traveling drone shows across multiple markets.

In this role, you will act as the operational lead for a key strategic partnership—bringing structure, coordination, and consistency across a high volume of live productions. You will sit at the intersection of external partners and Nova’s internal teams, ensuring the right resources, stakeholders, and workflows are aligned to deliver successful show outcomes at scale.

This is a highly client-facing role that requires strong relationship management, clear communication, and the ability to represent Nova confidently in partner interactions. You’ll help coordinate cross-functional efforts across creative, production, flight operations, engineering, and legal teams while ensuring projects remain on track operationally.

As a Live Events Program Manager, you’ll be responsible for: 

Program Ownership & Partner Management

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for a key external partner, coordinating day-to-day communication and fostering a strong collaborative relationship
• Coordinate internal teams and resources to support the successful execution of traveling shows across multiple markets
• Lead partner communications including planning discussions, status updates, and on-site coordination
• Translate partner goals and feedback into clear internal priorities, timelines, and action items

Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate across internal teams including creative and audio, production, flight operations, engineering, legal, sponsorship, and finance to align on project needs, responsibilities, timelines, and overall show execution
• Ensure stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and positioned to execute effectively throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate communication and decision-making between partner stakeholders and Nova teams

Planning, Timelines & Resource Management

• Build and manage program timelines, workplans, and coordination workflows across multiple concurrent projects
• Help align internal resources and scheduling needs to support successful project delivery
• Serve as the central source of truth across timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination for all active projects

Operational Excellence & Scaling

• Support the development and refinement of repeatable processes, workflows, and tools to improve coordination across a growing number of shows
• Identify operational gaps and collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and scalability
• Help strengthen the infrastructure needed to support rapid global growth

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify risks across logistics, production, and partner expectations
• Drive solutions quickly in dynamic, fast-moving environments, especially in live event contexts
• Maintain calm, structured execution under pressure when plans shift or challenges arise

Client Experience & Delivery

• Represent Nova in partner-facing settings with professionalism, organization, and confidence
• Coordinate internal teams to help ensure a high-quality and consistent partner experience
• Travel regularly to support partner meetings, site visits, and live show execution as needed

You’ll need to have: 

• 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, or production management within live events, entertainment, experiential, or a similarly complex environment
• Proven experience in client-facing or partner-facing roles, with the ability to build trust and manage relationships effectively
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different locations or markets
• Strong organizational and operational skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities
• Experience working cross-functionally with creative, technical, and operational teams
• Ability to translate high-level goals into structured plans and drive execution against them
• Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Comfort operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments where plans evolve quickly
• Travel: Approximately 30–50% travel required, including domestic and international travel for partner meetings, site visits, and live show support

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience with touring productions, traveling events, or multi-city program management
• Familiarity with live show production, technical operations, or experiential activations
• Experience working with international teams or global programs across multiple jurisdictions

Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Wireless Modem Engineer to take ownership of the systems that keep our drones connected, coordinated, and performing flawlessly in the sky.

This is not a narrow, siloed role—you’ll be working across the full stack of wireless communication: from PHY-layer protocol design and signal processing to embedded integration, RF optimization, and real-world validation. Your work will directly impact how hundreds (or thousands) of drones communicate reliably in complex, high-stakes environments.

You’ll be hands-on with everything from modem development and firmware to lab testing and live field deployments—solving tough problems around interference, synchronization, range, and reliability. You’ll also play a key role in getting our systems certified and production-ready, working closely with external labs and internal hardware/software teams.

If you’re excited by building robust wireless systems from the ground up, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to see your work come to life in large-scale, real-world applications—this role puts you right at the center of it.

As a Sr. Embedded Wireless Modem Engineer, you’ll be responsible for: 

• Owning the design, development, and optimization of radio modems across sub-GHz (868/915 MHz) and 2.4 GHz ISM bands
• Building robust wireless communication systems using modern RF transceivers (e.g., AT86RF215 and similar)
• Developing and optimizing PHY-layer protocols, including modulation, synchronization, and timing
• Designing signal processing algorithms (filtering, timing recovery, detection) for reliable communication
• Implementing channel coding, error correction, and spread spectrum techniques (FHSS, DSSS)
• Driving system-level RF performance through link budget, coexistence, and optimization analysis
• Integrating RF systems with embedded platforms (MCUs) and developing low-level drivers/firmware (C/C++)
• Debugging and optimizing hardware–firmware interactions in close collaboration with electronics teams
• Running lab and field testing to validate RF performance in real-world conditions
• Leading radio certification efforts (CE, FCC, RED, ETSI), including test planning and execution
• Partnering with external EMC labs and resolving compliance issues through certification cycles
• Supporting system validation and large-scale deployment testing

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience developing radio modems in ISM bands (sub-GHz and/or 2.4 GHz; LoRa, ZigBee, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with RF transceivers (e.g., AT86RF215, TI CC13xx/CC26xx, or similar)
• Strong foundation in digital communication systems (modulation, FEC, synchronization, signal detection)
• Experience with spread spectrum techniques, particularly FHSS
• Solid embedded systems experience (C/C++), including low-level driver and firmware development
• Experience integrating RF ICs with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32 or similar)
• Proficiency with RF measurement tools (spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generators, oscilloscopes)
• Working knowledge of EMC/EMI principles and RF compliance requirements
• Experience with radio certification (CE, FCC, ETSI) and working with external test labs
• Familiarity with wireless protocols (e.g., proprietary PHYs, IEEE 802.15.4)
• Knowledge of PCB design and RF layout best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, independent working style
• Based in the Munich area and willing to work on-site in Gilching

What we offer: 

• A fun, creative, and highly effective team with a start-up spirit
• Exciting projects where mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software meet storytelling and arts
• Real responsibility with no daily micro-management — trust and freedom to do your best work
• Space to try new things, learn, and grow with us
• Short decision-making paths, open communication, and strong team spirit

What Defines You:

• Highly reliable, organized, and execution-focused.
• Calm under pressure and effective in an onsite operating environment.
• A clear, proactive communicator who escalates issues early and appropriately.
• You don’t need to be the “owner of everything” to be high-impact, you like owning your lane and making the overall machine run smoother.
• You take pride in making complicated work feel simple for the team around you.
• Team-oriented, humble, and eager to learn.
• Interested in growing into increased production ownership over time.