Stark

AI-enabled, software-defined unmanned defense systems

Talent Sourcer

Technical RecruitingUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeMunich, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of sourcing experience, with a meaningful share in deep-tech, engineering, aerospace, or defence environments.
A proven track record of engaging passive technical talent, demonstrable through response rates rather than send volumes.
Strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and X-ray search, and at least one modern sourcing toolset.
Genuine interest in learning intricate engineering fields, demonstrated by independent research and initiative to ask in-depth questions about technical areas.
Working knowledge of European hiring constraints, including right-to-work, relocation, and the basics of security clearance eligibility.
Fluency in English.
Comfort working remotely with a distributed team across Europe and willingness to travel when necessary.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.

Responsibilities

Build and execute sourcing strategies for technical and engineering roles across European programmes, including UAS, C-UAS, autonomy, embedded systems, and flight test.
Identify and engage passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche communities, conferences, and competitor mapping.
Craft personalised, technically credible outreach tailored to defence-sector sensitivities.
Pre-qualify candidates on right-to-work and clearance eligibility before handing them over to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
Run structured talent mapping exercises covering target companies, university clusters, and competition circuits, and present findings to recruiters and hiring managers.
Maintain clean pipeline data in the ATS, Personio, and report on sourcing funnel metrics, including response rates, conversion, and channel performance.
Partner with Talent Acquisition Business Partners and hiring managers during intake to translate role requirements into searchable candidate profiles.
Test new channels, tools, and messaging to improve outreach performance.

Desired Qualifications

Direct exposure to defence, aerospace, or dual-use technology hiring, including familiarity with clearance frameworks such as Ü2/Ü3, SC/DV, and NATO SECRET.
Experience with talent mapping or competitive intelligence projects.
Experience sourcing from non-traditional pools such as drone/UAV competition circuits, maker communities, and ex-military networks.

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 with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

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.

WHY JOIN US

The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

ABOUT THE TEAM

You will join an international Talent Acquisition team of recruiters, coordinator and a sourcer supporting hiring across highly specialised defence, engineering and technology functions.

YOUR MISSION

STARK is scaling fast across multiple European defence programmes; and the engineers, operators, and technical leaders we hire next will define what we ship. As our Talent Sourcer, you own the top of the funnel: finding the rare profiles others can't, in a market where the best candidates aren't applying and the talent pools are small, guarded, and fiercely contested.

You'll work hand-in-hand with our Talent Acquisition Business Partners to turn hard-to-fill defence-tech roles into healthy, qualified pipelines.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK

Build and execute sourcing strategies for technical and engineering roles across our European programmes (UAS, C-UAS, autonomy, embedded systems, flight test)
Identify and engage passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche communities, conferences, and competitor mapping
Craft outreach that actually gets answered personalised, technically credible, and tuned to defence-sector sensitivities
Pre-qualify candidates on right-to-work, and clearance eligibility before handover to the TABP
Run structured talent mapping exercises (target companies, university clusters, competition circuits) and present findings to recruiters and hiring managers
Maintain clean pipeline data in our ATS (Personio) and report on sourcing funnel metrics response rates, conversion, channel performance
Partner with TABPs and hiring managers on intake to translate role requirements into searchable candidate profiles
Continuously test new channels, tools, and messaging to improve outreach performance

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE MISSION

2+ years of sourcing experience, with a meaningful share in deep-tech, engineering, aerospace, or defence environments
Proven track record engaging passive technical talent you can show response rates, not just send volumes
Strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean/X-ray search, and at least one modern sourcing toolset
Genuine interest in learning about intricate engineering fields, demonstrated by independent research and the initiative to ask deep questions about our technical areas
Working knowledge of European hiring constraints — right-to-work, relocation, and the basics of security clearance eligibility
Fluent English; comfortable working remote with a distributed team across Europe, and willing to travel when necessary.

NICE TO HAVE

Direct exposure to defence, aerospace, or dual-use technology hiring — including familiarity with clearance frameworks (e.g. Ü2/Ü3, SC/DV, NATO SECRET)
Experience with talent mapping or competitive intelligence projects
Background sourcing from non-traditional pools: drone/UAV competition circuits, maker communities, ex-military networks

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!

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About the Company

Stark

AI-enabled, software-defined unmanned defense systems

Stark develops AI-enabled, software-defined unmanned systems for European and NATO forces, including air and sea platforms and a mission-control software suite. Its products run as autonomous hardware platforms guided by the Minerva software layer, which plans, commands, and monitors missions for units like the OWE-V Virtus VTOL and Vanta USVs. Stark differentiates itself with a Europe-focused tech stack and formal defense partnerships, backed by NATO and European funding, plus expanding European and Ukrainian manufacturing and R&D sites. Its goal is to empower European and NATO forces with advanced autonomous capabilities while scaling production and expanding capabilities in electronic warfare and mission management.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $627.4M
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2024

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