Program Director - Hardware Systems (All Genders)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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 &nbsp;with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">WHY JOIN US</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&amp;D backing.</span></li> </ul></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>YOUR MISSION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a Program Manager at STARK, you will lead one of our core hardware programs taking it from early R&amp;D all the way to production readiness. You’ll be responsible for translating ambitious technical concepts into operational products and building the team that makes it happen.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll work hand-in-hand with a dedicated Chief Engineer, combining program leadership with technical direction. Together, you’ll shape the vision, align priorities, and drive execution across engineering, production, and business functions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A key part of your mission will be to build and scale a world-class engineering team, recruiting top talent, defining structure, and fostering a high-performance culture that moves fast, collaborates openly, and delivers. You’ll also coordinate with shared engineering functions (simulation, testing, systems, etc.) to allocate resources effectively and ensure critical work gets the attention it needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role is about ownership and leadership: Building both a product and the organization that delivers it.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>End-to-End Program Leadership</strong>:&nbsp;Own the delivery of a major hardware program from R&amp;D, to go-to-market verification to production readiness.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Team Building:</strong>&nbsp;Build, structure, and grow a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Recruit top engineering talent and create an environment where they can deliver their best work.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Partnership with Chief Engineer</strong>:&nbsp;Co-lead the program, pairing strong technical direction with decisive program leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12

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