Product Owner - Mission Software (Minerva) - (all genders)

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

As Product Owner working directly with the Program Lead, you are the critical link between stakeholders, users, and our agile development teams. You will make an important contribution to delivering state-of-the-art mission software for our military customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system engineers to break down requirements from customer to system to software level, and define clear acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize software requirements across multiple programs and refine the backlog accordingly.
• Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic objectives, particularly under security, certification, and integration constraints.
• Define and communicate the product roadmap in alignment with business and user needs.
• Drive on-time, high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with the Production and Product Lifecycle Management teams to manage software configuration.
• Strengthen agile practices and ensure adherence to the V-model within the software development teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner (or comparable role) in complex software projects.
• Previous software development experience in C++.
• Solid understanding of Agile principles, specifically Scrum.
• Experience with mission-critical, regulated, or security-sensitive software environments (defence, aerospace, transportation, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
• Structured, analytical mindset with a focus on delivering value.
• Excellent German and English (written and spoken).

• Familiarity with military operational concepts and integration requirements.
• Experience with certification processes and security considerations in defence software.
• Strong technical understanding of APIs, system integration, and complex software landscapes.

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