Systems Architect (All Genders)

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 — providing operators with a decisive edge in 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.

About the team

Your mission

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overarching system architecture, ensuring consistency and compliance across all programs.

• Support project teams in applying architectural blueprints, functional breakdowns, and methodologies to their specific projects.

• Align top-down architectural requirements with bottom-up subsystem designs, ensuring traceability and feasibility.

• Establish and govern interface management processes to minimize integration risks across system boundaries.

• Provide technical guidance on system-level trade-offs, MBSE methodologies, and the V-model lifecycle.

• Collaborate with the Central Systems Engineering and PMT team to ensure that software toolchains and engineering standards effectively support our architecture.

• Act as a central subject matter expert, driving consensus and technical alignment among diverse project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

• At least 3–5 years of experience in Systems Engineering or System Architecture roles within complex product development environments.

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering frameworks (e.g., V-Model, MBSE), industry standards, and the product development lifecycle.

• Experience with architecture, requirements, and PLM management tools.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate central architectural guidance into actionable operational practices.

• Collaborative, a problem-solver, and a confident communicator capable of driving consensus among diverse teams.