Maritime Systems QA Engineer — Naval Tech & Standards

STARK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK Defence UK is seeking a Maritime GTM specialist to ensure our AI-enabled, software-defined platforms are ready-to-integrate into allied naval architectures. You will translate MoD/NATO requirements into engineering specifications, ensure compliance with evolving standards (e.g., NATO STANAGs) and develop commercial models for fleet maintenance, software updates and refits.

Applicants should have 7+ years in Maritime Defence or Aerospace and be eligible to obtain high-level security

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 7+ years in Maritime Defence or Aerospace with complex System-of-Systems experience.
• Deep familiarity with NATO STANAGs, Open Architecture standards or IMO regulations.
• Proven ability to translate MoD/DoD operational needs into engineering specs.
• Navy technical branch or major Defence Prime experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate MoD/NATO needs into concrete engineering specifications.
• Ensure Stark’s systems are compliant with evolving standards (e.g., NATO STANAGs) to prevent vendor lock-in and facilitate rapid fleet scaling.
• Develop the commercial models ensuring that fleet maintenance, software updates, and engineering refits in all contracts.
• Design commercial models that ensure software updates and engineering refits are baked into the heart of every contract.
• Refining the Product Roadmap depending on the needs of the customer and working with the engineering team to ensure we are following the market needs.

Skills

Maritime defence experience

System-of-Systems architectures

NATO STANAGs familiarity

Open Architecture standards

MoD/DoD requirements translation

Security clearance eligible

Education

BS/MS in Systems Engineering/Naval Architecture/Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Job description

STARK Defence UK is seeking a Maritime GTM specialist to ensure our AI-enabled, software-defined platforms are ready-to-integrate into allied naval architectures. You will translate MoD/NATO requirements into engineering specifications, ensure compliance with evolving standards (e.g., NATO STANAGs) and develop commercial models for fleet maintenance, software updates and refits.

Applicants should have 7+ years in Maritime Defence or Aerospace and be eligible to obtain high-level security