Technical Product Manager (All gender)

STARK; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

STARK is seeking a Robotics Product Owner to guide a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers. You will translate system requirements into actionable user stories, push the backlog, and drive execution across embedded systems and optics-related hardware.

You will document capabilities and assess completed work against evolving project needs. Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a Technical Product Manager in robotics or complex tech platforms, strong systems thinking, and excellent

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager in hardware-software integrated products.
• Technical literacy to review code repositories (GitLab) and collaborate with software engineers.
• Systems thinking across robotics and embedded tech stacks, including sensor, hardware, and software interfaces.
• Strong communication to bridge engineers and program managers.

Aufgaben

• Translate Needs: break down system requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Push the Backlog: prioritize backlog across hardware and software with project milestones.
• Drive Execution: align hardware and software teams to unblock sprints and progress.
• Document Capabilities: maintain up-to-date documentation of capabilities and sprint outcomes.
• Evaluate & Accept Work: review completed work against requirements and trade-offs.

Kenntnisse

Technical Product Manager

Hardware-software integration

Robotics

IoT

Embedded systems

Communication

Tools

GitLab

Jobbeschreibung

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

At the heart of our robotic platforms are robust sensor networks and reliable operating systems. As a Robotics Product Owner, you will be the vital link between high-level system requirements and daily engineering execution.

Your mission

You will guide a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers through a rapidly growing portfolio of projects. By taking inputs from system engineers and program managers, you will ensure the team always has clear, actionable, and prioritized work, while keeping the broader organization informed of our technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate Needs: Work closely with system engineers and program managers to break down complex system requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for the engineering team.
• Push the Backlog: Regularly align with the team lead to manage and prioritize the team's backlog across the hardware and software stack, balancing long-term foundational architecture with immediate project milestones.
• Drive Execution: Facilitate daily alignment across the team—from hardware engineers working on optics and supplier specs, to software engineers building out embedded systems and sensor overlays—to unblock work and keep sprints moving smoothly.
• Document Capabilities: Maintain clear, accessible, and up-to-date documentation of our technical capabilities, system resources, and sprint outcomes so stakeholders always know what the team can deliver.
• Evaluate & Accept Work: Review completed engineering work against requirements, navigating collaborative trade-offs when friction arises between hardware constraints, embedded software performance, and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager, or similar roles, specifically working on hardware-software integrated products, robotics, IoT, or complex technical platforms.
• Technical Literacy: You are comfortable reviewing technical structures, navigating code repositories on GitLab, and collaborating effectively with software engineers.
• Systems Thinking: A solid understanding of the robotics and embedded tech stack. You should feel comfortable discussing sensor calibration, edge computing (like Jetson platforms), driver integration, and overall system architecture.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, acting as the bridge between deeply technical engineers and higher-level program managers.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with sensor hardware lifecycles and optics.
• Experience with embedded Linux, Jetson carrier boards, or base image configuration.
• Experience with Agile frameworks in a hardware context.
• Previous experience working in the defense, aerospace, or autonomous vehicle sectors.

For further information please reach out to [e-mail].

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.