Operations Planning & Analytics Lead (All genders)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners &nbsp;with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">WHY JOIN US</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&amp;D backing.</span></li> </ul></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Operational Platform &amp; Architecture (OPA) team builds and maintains the foundational software architecture that powers our multi-domain defence platforms. As OPA Lead, you will define architectural standards, lead a highly skilled engineering team, and ensure seamlessly integrated software execution across complex defence environments. Your team directly bridges high-level mission software with real-time operational reliability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>YOUR MISSION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As OPA Lead, you will drive the architecture, development, and evolution of Stark's core operational platforms. You will lead cross-functional engineering efforts to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient system platforms that meet the strict requirements of defense and autonomous operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead and mentor the Operational Platform &amp; Architecture engineering team across core architecture design, software development, and systems integration.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Define and execute the technical roadmap for Stark's core operational platform architecture.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Establish architectural patterns, coding guidelines, and robust engineering processes to ensure system performance, maintainability, and safety compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-s

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