🚀 Chief Engineer

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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.

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

Overview

STARK is a defence technology company focused on autonomous systems engineering across multiple domains. This role is the technical authority for the programme, ensuring system-level coherence, performance, and compliance, and it involves overseeing engineering across all disciplines.

Your mission

Act as the technical authority for the programme, ensuring system-level coherence, performance, and compliance. Oversee engineering across all disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern system architecture and system integration principles.
• Establish configuration control, technical baselines, and engineering standards.
• Lead technical reviews, failure investigations, and risk analysis.
• Coordinate across mechanical, avionics, propulsion, and flight systems to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in aircraft or UAV systems engineering.
• Expert knowledge of design standards, integration, and certification paths.
• Leadership and strong decision-making capabilities.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Defense and Space Manufacturing