Product Manager - Maritime (All Genders)

Join Stark as a Product Manager for Maritime, leading the development of innovative, software-defined maritime systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Own the end-to-end development of software-defined maritime capabilities and mission-critical sensor suites.
• Direct the integration of advanced sensors and autonomous software by leading collaboration across System Engineering, Project Delivery, and Operations teams.
• Drive product testing strategies—including Software-in-the-Loop (SITL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), and full hardware/software integrations—in lockstep with System Engineering, Project Delivery, and Operations teams.
• Lead strategic market analysis to identify and capture platform opportunities for NATO allied forces.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle from prototype to deployment and customer acceptance.
• Enforce rigorous safety and compliance standards across the maritime product portfolio.
• Communicate product vision and strategic milestones to internal stakeholders and external defence partners.

• Technical degree (e.g. Maritime/Systems Engineering, CS) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in product management delivering complex maritime/defence systems.
• Understanding of maritime operations and sensor integration.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate regulatory requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a UK security clearance.
• Experience with naval projects or autonomous/robotic platforms.
• Background in defence-tech or rapid-growth aerospace.
• Experience working in a V-model while maintaining agile development pace.