Chief AI Architect for Autonomous Defense

Stark Defence; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Defence in the United States is looking for an AI strategy leader. The successful candidate will define and own the company's AI strategy across product and internal domains, ensuring alignment with operational realities.

Applicants should have a degree related to machine learning or robotics, proven experience in setting senior-level AI strategy, and deep technical skills in key AI domains. The position offers an opportunity to significantly influence Stark's AI initiatives and represent the company within the defence AI community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting AI technical strategy at a senior level.
• Deep technical fluency in perception, autonomy, or multi-agent coordination.
• Experience in defence or safety-critical domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and own STARK's AI strategy across product and internal domains.
• Lead AI stack decisions and tooling in partnership with the CTO.
• Drive internal AI adoption and technical oversight across AI workstreams.

Skills

Machine learning

Computer vision

Robotics

Technical strategy

Influencing decisions

Fluent English

Working German

Education

Degree in machine learning, computer vision, robotics

Job description

Stark Defence in the United States is looking for an AI strategy leader. The successful candidate will define and own the company's AI strategy across product and internal domains, ensuring alignment with operational realities.

Applicants should have a degree related to machine learning or robotics, proven experience in setting senior-level AI strategy, and deep technical skills in key AI domains. The position offers an opportunity to significantly influence Stark's AI initiatives and represent the company within the defence AI community.