Talent Sourcer

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.

• 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

• 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. 

• 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