Mission Designer (all genders)

About this role

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing 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. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly 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. Mission Simulation is STARK’s digital proving ground — the tactical environment where our entire ecosystem of UAVs, surface vessels, and EW systems converges. The Mission Simulation team is a small, specialized group based in Munich, working closely with our platform and C2 teams to integrate all multi-domain assets into high-fidelity, Software-in-the-Loop simulators.

We move fast, ship realistic environments, and build for three core purposes: rigorous testing, high-stakes demos, and tactical training. There is no room for gamification. We simulate the reality of combat — from complex swarm logic to EW degradation — ensuring that developers can fail fast, and real soldiers can train safely before hitting the battlefield. To conceptualize, build, and optimize high‑fidelity tactical missions and progressive training curriculums within VBS4 , transforming customer requirements into dynamic virtual battlespaces that seamlessly integrate STARK’s unmanned systems and Loitering Munitions .

Battlespace & Scenario Creation: Designing detailed, dynamic virtual environments using the VBS4 Editor and VBS Geo, incorporating both static and moving targets and realistic operational conditions. Stakeholder Consultation & Requirements Gathering: Proactively collaborating with customers and internal project teams to assess training needs (e.g., proactive alignment on system capabilities) and translating rough operational briefs into targeted mission profiles.

Cross-Project System Integration: Coordinating with different project teams to correctly embed and configure proprietary unmanned vehicles (UVs) and loitering munitions (LMs) into tactical scenarios. Progressive Training Curriculum Design: Developing structured, multi-stage training missions that build upon each other conceptually, allowing operators to master specific systems from baseline operation to advanced edge-case handling.