Christian Williges

Christian Williges has a diverse work experience in the aerospace industry. Christian is currently working as the Business Development Manager: Global Lead EO Programs at Reflex Aerospace, where they focus on maximizing the value of payloads and generating high-quality data. Prior to this, they served as the Swiss Army Knife at the same company, playing a crucial role in scaling the team, leading projects, and creating a strong presence for the company. Christian also worked as a Consultant for Investors and Start-Ups at The Golden Records, providing support in the space sector through analysis and consulting. As a Co-Founder of ConstellR, a New Space start-up, they secured grants and funding while conducting market analyses to align technology with customer needs. Earlier in their career, they gained project management experience at Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., where they successfully managed projects for spy satellites and satellite subsystems. Christian also worked as an AIT Manager and Optical Engineer for the development of a hyperspectral instrument for the ISS. Additionally, they have research and assistant experience from institutions such as Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Max-Planck Institut for Economics, and Shizuoka University. Christian even has experience as a Photographer. Overall, Christian Williges has a strong background in the aerospace industry, with expertise in business development, project management, and consulting.

Christian Williges holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Laser and Opto-Technologies from Fachhochschule Jena, which they obtained from 2011 to 2014. Prior to their Master's degree, they also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Laser and Opto-Technologies from the same institution, from 2008 to 2011. Christian also possesses additional certifications in leadership and team management, employee leadership and efficient communication, project management, and laser safety officer. The certifications were obtained from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in 2014 and 2017, as well as Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena in 2014.