Product Manager - Counter-UAS (C-UAS)

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. 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. About the team Your mission The proliferation of low-cost UAS has fundamentally changed the threat landscape, and STARK is building the system that counters it. As Product Manager for our C-UAS C2 software suite, you will own the vision and execution of the central intelligence layer connecting sensor networks to effector tasking. Your mandate is clear: compress the DTIM loop, reduce operator cognitive load, and ship a product that works when lives depend on it. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end product roadmap for the C-UAS C2 software suite, spanning sensor integration, automated threat classification, effector tasking, and battle damage assessment Translate operational requirements from end-users, customers, and internal stakeholders into actionable software specifications, user stories, and feature definitions Manage and prioritise the product backlog with a relentless focus on shortening engagement timelines and reducing decision burden on the operator Define requirements for multi-sensor fusion (Radar, RF, EO/IR) and guide the productisation of AI/ML models for real-time threat classification at the edge Shape STARK's open architecture strategy, driving compliance with military C2 standards including MOSA/SOSA, OMS/UCI, and Link 16 for seamless third-party integration Serve as the primary voice of the user, conducting regular engagement with operators and customers to validate concepts and ensure product direction reflects real-world mission demands Present roadmap, priorities, and trade-off decisions to both technical teams and executive stakeholders with clarity and confidence Qualifications 5+ years of product management experience, with substantial exposure to defence, aerospace, or mission-critical enterprise C2 software Demonstrable experience with sensor-to-effector or DTIM-aligned workflows in operational or near-operational environments Working knowledge of military C2 standards and architectures, MOSA, SOSA, OMS/UCI, Link 16, and the hardware/software integration challenges they address Hands-on experience defining requirements for and productising AI/ML capabilities, particularly for classification, fusion, or decision support applications Proven ability to own a product roadmap from concept through delivery, including backlog management and prioritisation under resource constraints Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a national security clearance Excellent communication skills in English. German or any other european language will be a plus. Nice to have Direct experience with C-UAS programmes or air defence C2 systems in a customer, operator, or developer capacity Familiarity with EW effector integration or directed energy / kinetic defeat systems Exposure to ITAR/EAR-controlled programme environments Experience in a scaling defence startup or transition from prime to product-led organisation #J-18808-Ljbffr Stark Defence