Counter UAS Program Manager (all genders)

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined mass-scalable and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

Were focused on delivering deployable high-performance systems - not future a time of rising threats STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Your mission

Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Counter-UAS program coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver value to our STARKs customers.

Responsibilities

Build and scale the programme team required to execute a build-and-buy Counter-UAS strategy including internal development and external partnerships.

Own the program roadmap schedule and milestones for the development of a world-class Counter-UAS capability.

Develop a deep understanding of customer and operational requirements translating them into actionable R&D objectives and delivery plans.

Coordinate cross-functional execution across software systems engineering effector integration and sensor partners.

Manage all program interfaces between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery.

Drive the development and maturation of anti-air seeker head technologies in close collaboration with engineering leadership.

Oversee sensor fusion initiatives to enable early detection and effective cueing within the Counter-UAS system.

Ensure continuous alignment between technical progress program risk cost and delivery commitments taking corrective action where required.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Robotics Electronics Mechanical are similar relevant areas of expertise.

World-class knowledge and experience on Anti-Air or Counter-UAS systems

10 years of experience in Program or Project Management for complex hardware-software systems.

Demonstrated success delivering new defence aerospace or robotics programs under aggressive timelines.

Strong experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

Familiarity with early-stage product development prototypes and MVP-driven delivery.

Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.

Comfortable operating in environments with high ambiguity evolving requirements and time-critical outcomes.

Ambitions and entrepreneurial spirit.

If youre interested in building the future of European Defence with us and you see yourself reflected on the description above please send us your CV in English. Were looking forward to meeting you!

Recruiter for this position

For further information please reach out to Vicente Gracia via email :

About us

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1