Customer Engagement Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, Munich

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.

Your mission
Reporting directly to the Software VP, as a Customer Engagement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our military and defense customers, project stakeholders, and our internal technical development teams (“Programs”). Your work ensures the successful execution of integration projects, operational testing, and capability demonstrations involving unmanned systems, AI, and complex software solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary point of contact for military customers, defense partners, and other external stakeholders in integration and demonstration projects.

  • Lead and coordinate complex multi-stakeholder projects from initial scoping through planning to successful execution and handover.

  • Represent the customer’s operational perspective towards internal product and program teams. 

  • Drive clarity on technical, operational, and project objectives, translating military-specific requirements into actionable tasks for our technical teams. 

  • Facilitate integration activities and capability demonstrations involving multiple systems and stakeholders.

  • Translate operational and military requirements into technical concepts and actionable development goals.

Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Defense Technology, or a related field.

  • 3+ years experience in project management within defense, aerospace, or similarly complex technology environments.

  • Solid technical understanding of unmanned systems, mission software, and AI applications.

  • Strong knowledge of military operational environments and integration requirements for technical systems.

  • Proven experience coordinating projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Nice to have: 

  • Background in defense procurement projects, operational testing, or military technology integration.

  • Familiarity with defense industry standards and frameworks (NATO, national forces, security classifications, etc.).

  • Experience working across organizations in multi-partner capability demonstration environments.

  • Knowledge of software and system interoperability, open architectures, and C4ISR principles.

If you´re intersted 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. We´re looking forward to meeting you!

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.
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