Lead UI Engineer (all genders)

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About STARK

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.

Permanent employee, Full‑time

Locations

• Berlin
• Munich

Your mission

To build, expand and lead the Frontend Engineering team responsible for building a state‑of‑the‑art mission management software for STARK’s unmanned systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Frontend development team in close coordination with backend and UI/UX.
• Advise program lead on frontend considerations and create plans for execution.
• Build up Frontend engineering team.
• Create user interface for complex mission management software.
• Formulate tickets from overarching stories.
• Create an easy‑to‑learn, reliable‑to‑use and attractive user interface.
• Dive deep into the details to identify, understand, and solve difficult technical problems.
• Constantly challenge requirements to determine what adds value and what is not.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar relevant field.
• 8 – 10 years of experience in Frontend development.
• Defense background is a huge plus.
• Experience leading a team of software engineers.
• Building a team from scratch will be considered a huge plus.
• Experience leading projects end‑to‑end.
• Expert use of TypeScript.
• Experience in automotive and/or defence industries.
• Prior experience working with 3D user interfaces, AI assistance or AR/VR implementation is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to lead and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Adaptability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic startup environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Application

If you’re interested in building the future of European Defence with us, please send us your CV in English. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

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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