Electronic Warfare Software Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing 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. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.


We’re 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
Reporting directly to the Head of Electronic Warfare, the EW Software Engineer will help build the next generation of Electronic Warfare (EW) products powering STARK’s autonomous systems.
Responsibilities
  • Write clean, efficient C++ code as part of a high-performing software engineering team

  • Develop and implement mathematical models for signal processing in EW systems

  • Lead and support board bring-up activities in close collaboration with FPGA and Electronics Engineers

  • Engage in full-stack development tasks, contributing across the software and hardware interface

  • Troubleshoot and debug complex system issues

  • Actively collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to solve high-impact technical challenges

  • Take a hands-on role in prototyping and system integration

  • Contribute to flight testing and iterative refinement of EW capabilities

Qualifications
  • Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Aerospace, Telecommunications or other similar relevant fields. 

  • + 4 years of experience working with software and hardware in similar relevant fields. 

  • Strong proficiency in C++

  • Board bring-up experience – familiarity with the entire process from bare-metal to functional testing

  • Exposure to signal processing and mathematical modeling

  • Comfortable working across the software-hardware boundary

  • Previous work involving full-stack software engineering and/or RF systems

Nice to have: 
  • Prior experience in Electronic Warfare (EW) or defense technologies

  • Strong understanding of hardware integration and testing

  • Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR), RF, or advanced signal processing

  • Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary technical teams

If you´re intersted 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!

About us
LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
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