GNC Product Manager (All genders)

STARK

ABOUT US 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 YOUR MISSION You will own the product roadmap for one of the hardest and most consequential capabilities in our autonomy stack: how our platforms know where they are when GPS isn't available or can't be trusted. You won't be writing the estimation filters yourself, but you'll be translating deep technical complexity into a roadmap that ships, and making sure engineering effort lands on the problems that matter most. Success looks like a localization capability that improves predictably, release over release, with clear priorities that the technical team trusts.  RESPONSIBILITIES * Own and drive the product roadmap for localization and navigation * Translate platform-level requirements and operational needs into clear, prioritized technical requirements for engineering * Partner closely with engineering leadership to balance roadmap ambition against technical feasibility, risk, and timeline * Define and track success metrics for localization performance (accuracy, robustness, drift, time-to-reacquisition) in product terms * Run the prioritization process: gather input from engineering, systems, and field/operations stakeholders, then make the call * Represent the localization roadmap to the Head of Product and cross-functional leadership, including trade-off decisions and risk * Maintain close visibility into technical constraints and emerging approaches without owning the technical architecture directly * Write clear product requirement docs, acceptance criteria, and release narratives that engineering can build against * Track competitive and technological landscape developments relevant to GNSS-independent navigation QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years of product management experience, with demonstrated ownership of a technically complex roadmap * Strong technical fluency in localization, state estimation, or autonomy software — gained through close partnership with engineering (not necessarily as a hands-on engineer) * Proven ability to translate ambiguous, technically dense problems into clear product requirements and prioritized roadmaps * Track record of working directly with GNC, perception, or autonomy engineering teams to ship complex technical capability * Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting roadmap and trade-off decisions to senior leadership * Excellent written communication: PRDs, requirements docs, and roadmap narratives that engineers can act on without a follow-up meeting * Fluent English; German is a plus NICE TO HAVE * Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or defence-adjacent product management * Familiarity with SLAM, or sensor fusion concepts at a working (non-implementation) level * Experience working on products where performance must hold under adversarial or degraded operating conditions * Prior experience in a startup or fast-scaling engineering organization * Technical degree (engineering, robotics, physics, or similar) even without a hands-on engineering career If you're interested in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!

STARK

ABOUT US 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. YOUR MISSION You will own the flight control and navigation stack that keeps our autonomous platforms stable, predictable, and precise — from first power-on to final approach (GNC = Guidance, Navigation, Control) . This isn't a maintenance role: you're building the control and state-estimation foundation that every other system on the platform depends on, while growing a team of engineers who can own that responsibility with you. Success looks like a navigation and control stack that performs reliably under the demanding, contested conditions our systems are built for.  RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and grow a fast-expanding team of engineers working on flight control, guidance, and state estimation * Facilitate and execute the technical direction for the STARK autopilot stack: control theory (PID/LQR/MPC), sensor fusion architecture, state estimation (EKF/UKF), and real-time performance * Partner with hardware, perception, and systems engineering teams to ensure navigation performance holds end-to-end, not just in isolation * Own technical roadmap planning for your domain and represent it to your Director and cross-functional stakeholders * Bring software engineering best practices to the team such as the C4 architecture model, clean code principles and software design patterns * Moderate the peer review process with the team and ensure knowledge sharing and across different seniorities * Drive hiring, mentoring, and career development for your team as well as ways of working together * Report on technical risk, schedule, and capacity to leadership * Drive test and validation strategy, from simulation and HIL testing through live trials QUALIFICATIONS * 7+ years of software (robotics) engineering experience in the domain of GNC (guidance, navigation, and control) * 3+ years in a leadership role (Team Lead, Head of, Engineering Manager, or equivalent) with direct people management experience * Provent track record of deploying robotics software application into production environment * Strong knowledge about the GNC domain * Fluent English; German is a plus NICE TO HAVE * Proven track record taking autonomous systems with GNSS-denied navigation system from design to production fielded, flight-tested products * Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or comparable open-source autopilot stacks * Background in aerospace, robotics, or MINT programs * Exposure to systems operating in contested or degraded environments * Prior experience scaling a technical team in a startup or fast-growing engineering org * Familiarity with MIL-STD or STANAG-aligned development practices If you're interested in building the future of European defence with us and you see yourself reflected in the description above, please send us your CV in English. We’re looking forward to meeting you.

Alten

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week Location: Huntsville, Alabama The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Lead will be responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of NGCM HWIL systems supporting Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), avionics, and missile subsystem validation. This role owns the full lifecycle of HWIL system development from requirements definition through integration, test, and customer deployment. This individual will lead a small multidisciplinary team and serve as the technical interface between GNC, systems engineering, propulsion, and program management. Key Job Responsibilities     • HWIL Architecture & System Design         ○ Define HWIL system architecture for NGCM baseline and future variants         ○ Draft hardware and software requirements for HWIL drawers and subsystems         ○ Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Functional Block Diagrams (FBDs), Wiring Diagrams (WDs), and Test Procedures         ○ Ensure configuration control of all HWIL technical data packages (TDPs)     • Integration & Test         ○ Design, build, test, and deploy complete HWIL systems         ○ Lead integration of avionics, GEU, seeker, CAS, and propulsion interfaces into HWIL environment         ○ Support TRR, ATP, and QTP events         ○ Develop validation and verification (V&V) strategies for GNC algorithms     • Program & Technical Leadership         ○ Lead and manage HWIL engineering team (electrical, software, integration)         ○ Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) for new scope and IRAD efforts         ○ Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning and execution         ○ Coordinate staffing and resource planning for HWIL activities     • Customer & Capture Support         ○ Interface with Army, RCCTO, and industry partners         ○ Support OTA proposals and technical white papers         ○ Provide technical inputs for future NGCM derivative capture efforts         ○ Travel to partner sites for HWIL deployment and integration support      Required Qualifications     • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)     • U.S. Citizenship required      • 8+ years experience in electrical hardware design and avionics integration     • Direct experience designing, building, and deploying HWIL systems     • Experience leading small engineering teams     • Background in missile or hypersonic systems preferred     • Experience with:         ○ Avionics hardware lifecycle management         ○ Configuration Management (ECO, DCO, NCR, MRB, ERB processes)         ○ Environmental qualification testing (ATP/QTP)         ○ OTA proposals and technical capture efforts     • Strong working knowledge of:         ○ Controls systems and GNC integration         ○ Electrical system design & hardware integration         ○ Technical data package development      Preferred Qualifications     • Experience developing HWIL systems for missile flight hardware     • Familiarity with trajectory analysis, radar modeling, or MATLAB-based analysis tools     • Prior hiring manager or section lead experience       Salary Range     • $155,000-$170,000     • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.