Head of Technical Support (UAV)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Kyiv

About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising 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 are 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
We are looking for a Head of Technical Support who will lead the interface between frontline military crews and our R&D department. This is a strategic leadership role for a professional with strong technical expertise and proven management experience, capable of building an effective support system for mission-critical equipment operating in combat conditions.

This is not an operational engineer role — it is a leadership position for someone who can design processes, manage a team, and influence product quality through structured incident management and systematic feedback loops.
Responsibilities
  • Build and lead the Technical Support Department (team structure, roles and responsibilities, 24/7 shift planning)
  • Manage and scale a team of support engineers: hiring, onboarding, mentoring, performance management
  • Implement and monitor SLA, KPI, and incident management standards
  • Oversee deep remote diagnostics processes and ensure high-quality incident resolution
  • Establish root cause analysis practices (hardware failures, user errors, electronic warfare interference, etc.)
  • Own service operations: intake, triage, repair coordination, turnaround time control, and return logistics
  • Manage spare parts pool and optimize inventory availability for rapid replacement
  • Structure and formalize field feedback into actionable technical tickets for R&D
  • Contribute to product backlog prioritization based on recurring field incidents
  • Build and maintain a knowledge management system (documentation standards, SOPs, training materials)
  • Participate in testing of new hardware and software releases from a serviceability and field-operations perspective
  • Provide regular reporting to leadership on support performance, systemic issues, and operational risks
Qualifications
Management Experience:
  • Proven experience leading technical teams
  • Proven experience building or scaling a technical support or service department
  • Strong process management skills (SLA, KPI, incident management frameworks)
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and logistics
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure, high-uncertainty environments

Technical Expertise:

  • Solid understanding of radio signal propagation principles, Fresnel zones, and radio horizon
  • Knowledge of frequency bands and antenna types
  • Understanding of diagnostics for radio-electronic systems
  • Experience with configuration tools such as Betaflight, INAV, QGroundControl, or Mission Planner
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, TCP/UDP, ports) and basic Linux terminal skills
  • Hands-on experience in technical support or servicing complex hardware systems is a strong advantage
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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