C-UAS Payload Integration Manager

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'll make flight test campaigns actually happen, turning engineering readiness, range availability, and a maze of permits into a schedule that holds. As STARK's flight test cadence increases across our CUAS program, you'll be the person who keeps test sites, ground crews, and approvals moving in sync, with Germany as the operational hub and the rest of Europe in scope when a campaign needs it. This role exists because flight testing only creates value when the aircraft actually gets in the air on schedule. RESPONSIBILITIES * Plan and coordinate flight test campaigns across multiple programs, aligning schedules with engineering readiness, range availability, and safety sign-off. * Own the logistics chain for test execution: range bookings, airspace clearances (NOTAMs), and regulatory approvals across German and other European test sites. * Act as the central coordination point between flight test engineers, systems/payload teams, ground crew, and safety officers before and during campaigns. * Track and escalate schedule risks and blockers to program leadership in terms they can act on, not just status updates, but decisions they need to make. * Coordinate equipment, personnel, and ground support transport to and from test sites across Europe. * Run pre-test readiness checks and post-test debriefs, capturing action items and lessons learned so they actually get fixed before the next campaign. * Maintain working relationships with external test ranges, civil aviation authorities, and host-nation contacts to keep access reliable as activity scales. * Build and maintain the checklists, templates, and processes that let flight test coordination scale without everything running through institutional memory. QUALIFICATIONS * Experience coordinating technical field operations, test campaigns, or similarly logistics-heavy activities, aviation, aerospace, defence, or motorsport backgrounds all transfer. * Working knowledge of European airspace regulations, NOTAM processes, and UAS/aircraft test permitting — or a demonstrated ability to pick it up fast. * Comfortable operating as the hub between multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders under real time pressure. * Strong organizational instincts, with the ability to absorb last-minute schedule changes without losing track of dependencies. * Willingness to travel regularly across Europe, including extended stretches at test sites. * Professional English, German or any other European language will considered a plus * Execution-focused mindset: solves logistics problems on-site, doesn't just flag them and wait. NICE TO HAVE * Direct experience on UAS or manned aircraft flight campaigns. * Existing relationships with German test ranges, civil aviation authorities (e.g. LBA), or host-nation test infrastructure. * Background in safety/range operations or test QA. * Experience scaling test operations as program cadence ramps up.

We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us! YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Are you ready to take ownership of high-value technical evaluations for some of the world's most recognizable brands? Join New Relic as a Senior Solutions Consultant, where you will leverage your unique blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and customer-centricity to deliver meaningful outcomes across our DACH and Eastern Europe (EE) expansion patch. In this role, you won't just be ticking boxes; you will be the absolute owner of the technical 'win'. Partnering closely with our Enterprise Account Executives, you will guide technical strategies and establish deep, trusted relationships with major enterprise accounts. You will have the autonomy to run with your insights, serving as a critical bridge between complex customer environments and our internal Product and Engineering teams to directly influence the evolution of our market-leading Intelligent Observability platform. WHAT YOU'LL DO: * Secure the Technical Win: Partner closely with Sales teams to drive revenue opportunities, upselling new solutions, and expanding our Azure Consumption Revenue (ACR) footprint across strategic T1 and T2 accounts. * Consult & Architect: Lead technical discovery sessions, deliver tailored Proof of Value (PoV/PoC) presentations, conduct structured architectural workshops, and craft compelling responses to RFX/RFIs. * Establish Trusted Partnerships: Deeply understand our customers' business objectives and technical landscapes to build long-term relationships, helping them eliminate digital experience disruptions and realize maximum platform value. * Evangelize Innovation: Actively champion new product capabilities to the market while channeling structured field feedback directly to New Relic Product Managers and Engineering leads to fuel future platform evolution. * Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Expand the team’s operational reach by collaborating seamlessly with Solution Architects, Partner teams, and Customer Success colleagues to navigate enterprise complexity. THIS ROLE REQUIRES: * Enterprise Pre-Sales Mastery: A proven track record of leading and managing large, complex pre-sales or technical consulting engagements for enterprise-level organizations. * Modern Cloud Expertise: Hands-on familiarity with native cloud technologies, including Kubernetes, containers, microservices, SRE practices, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. * Full-Stack Technological Breadth: A foundational understanding that spans modern enterprise layers, from user experience and cloud applications to infrastructure, networks, data, and security. * Data-Driven Consulting: A strong grasp of how telemetry, insight, and data enable better decision-making within complex global organizations. * Superb Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and build credibility with both engineering teams and C-suite stakeholders. * Language Fluency: Professional professional proficiency (written and spoken) in both German and English to support the DACH and EE region effectively. BONUS POINTS: * Observability Background: Previous experience working with performance monitoring tools across infrastructure, application (APM), network, or digital experience monitoring (DEM). * Mobile Architecture Knowledge: Familiarity with mobile device platforms and architectures across iOS and Android ecosystems. * Academic Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field. * Location: Based in or around Munich, Germany.   #LI-JJ2 #LI-Remote Fostering a diverse, welcoming and inclusive environment is important to us. We work hard to make everyone feel comfortable bringing their best, most authentic selves to work every day. We celebrate our talented Relics’ different backgrounds and abilities, and recognize the different paths they took to reach us – including nontraditional ones. Their experiences and perspectives inspire us to make our products and company the best they can be. We’re looking for people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or recruiting process, please reach out to resume@newrelic.com. We believe in empowering all Relics to achieve professional and business success through a flexible workforce model. This model allows us to work in a variety of workplaces that best support our success, including fully office-based, fully remote, or hybrid. Our hiring process In compliance with applicable law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and to complete employment eligibility verification. Note: Our stewardship of the data of thousands of customers means that a criminal background check is required to join New Relic. 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