Company Overview
Stark builds the world’s most powerful electric motorcycles. From the VARG MX to the road‑legal VARG EX & SM, our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform anything with a combustion engine. We are based in Sant Boi, Barcelona, growing fast and building a team that will take us even further.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Laboratory Leader to build and run Stark’s in‑house physical testing capability. This foundational role involves establishing the lab infrastructure, defining test methodologies, and leading the validation of mechanical and dynamic systems across the motorcycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, equip, and commission a physical testing laboratory for component, subsystem, and system‑level validation of mechanical systems
- Define test methodologies, standards, and procedures covering performance, durability, fatigue, and environmental testing
- Lead the development and execution of validation plans (DVP&R;) across all development phases, from component qualification to full vehicle sign‑off




- Investigate and determine root causes of failures from lab tests and dynamic vehicle testing, delivering clear, actionable conclusions to the engineering team
- Translate engineering requirements into testable acceptance criteria and provide data‑driven input to design and supplier decisions
- Ensure laboratory activities align with relevant homologation, certification, and industry standards
- Build and grow the laboratory team, setting high standards for technical excellence, methodology, and safety culture

Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (BS/MS preferred)
- 6+ years of experience in a mechanical or physical testing laboratory, ideally in automotive, motorsport, or precision engineering
- Hands‑on experience with test bench instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and physical validation of mechanical assemblies
- Proven track record designing and executing validation plans for safety‑crit

📌 Laboratory Leader (Sant Boi de Llobregat)
🏢 Stark Future
📍 Sant Boi de Llobregat