Product manager for edge systems

At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.

• Specify Concepts of Operation, system and subsystem product requirements, and acceptance criteria
• Incorporate customer requirements, operator and customer feedback, and the wider STARK product vision into scalable Minerva versions across different uncrewed platforms and handheld control systems
• Establish metrics and acceptance criteria for cross-platform software stability, data latency, and sensor fusion reliability
• Define expectations and priorities for AI systems running within edge constraints
• Collaborate closely with Lead Product Manager, Product Owners and Technical Product Managers, and Engineering Leads to evaluate technical trade-offs across edge computing and C2 capabilities
• Collaborate with system engineers and hardware teams across different hardware platforms to ensure Minerva edge software delivers maximum performance
• Work directly with engineering leads and product colleagues to track sprint progress and remove blockers
• Support integration compliance with military communication standards and protocols (e.g., SAPIENT, TAK, SitaWare)
• Ensure the Minerva stack and development processes respect industry audit requirements (e.g. AQAP)
• Anticipate tests and validations and collaborate with IV&V, Product Safety, InfoSec, Configuration Management colleagues to ensure fast release turnarounds without compromising on safety and security

• 3+ years of technical product management or product ownership experience software-heavy or complex systems environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex software integration projects across hardware devices, sensors, or edge computing stacks
• Strong technical literacy in software architecture, APIs, and data integration patterns
• Experience with foundational AI systems (e.g. in computer vision, localisation)
• Proven track record of defining product specifications, backlog grooming, and user stories for agile engineering teams
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge hardware, software, and operational perspectives
• Fluent English verbal and written communication skills
• Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position.
• Будет плюсом: Experience with defence tech, C2 systems, robotics, or autonomous unmanned vehicles; Familiarity with sensor integration (Radar, EO/IR, LiDAR) and defence protocols (TAK, SAPIENT); Experience with software products designed for degraded or offline tactical network conditions; Experience with hardware/software integrations

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
• You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
• We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.