Business analyst / automation engineer (all genders)

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. About the team The Operations Excellence team sits within the COO organization and serves as a strategic partner to managers, team leads, and colleagues across Stark. By delivering data-driven insights, leading critical projects, and driving continuous process improvement, we help the organization operate more efficiently, scale effectively, and achieve its goals faster. As an individual contributor, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives with significant business impact. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions, shape core operating processes, and contribute directly to the success of one of Europe’s fastest-growing unicorns. Your mission As a Business Analyst / Automation Engineer in the Operations Excellence team, you make our data analysis, automation, and visualization as streamlined and efficient as possible. You use AI coding tools to build the dashboards, applications, and automations that turn manual, repetitive data work into reliable, self-running processes. By providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date data, you give management a trustworthy basis for decisions — and you make visible what would otherwise stay hidden, improving our data structures and collection processes proactively and consistently. Responsibilities Build business analytics dashboards that surface KPI development and trends Automate recurring data tasks to eliminate manual upkeep and reduce errors Build tailor-made applications, databases, and integrations between our core systems Analyze raw data generated in our core systems and translate it into clear insight Use AI coding tools to rapidly prototype, build, and improve internal tools Proactively improve data quality, structure, and collection processes Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business Informatics / Information Systems, Business Analytics / Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management / Information Systems or a similar field Demonstrated ability to build something functional with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Google Gemini, Lovable etc.) that uses data — personal projects, internships, or working-student experience all count Working knowledge of at least one programming language, or clear evidence you can pick one up quickly with AI assistance Curiosity to deep-dive into existing processes and the motivation to improve what you find Tell insights through data visualisations, care for data accuracy and rigor, especially when building tools others will rely on for decisions Proactivity in learning new skills, making suggestions, and working independently Business-fluent English & German Nice to have Previous experience building databases (private, internship, or working-student experience) Previous experience building business analytics dashboards Familiarity with BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, or Data Studio/Looker Studio) and/or data pipeline concepts (data standardisation, data normalisation etc.) About us 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.