Autopilot Engineer (Control) - (all genders)

Permanent employee, Full-time · South West England, Devon

About Us

STARK is bringing its expertise in software-defined unmanned systems to the maritime domain. Traditional fleets alone cannot safeguard this vast, critical space. Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) extend naval reach at lower cost and reduced risk to personnel.

Our maritime family of systems is AI-enabled and built for reliable performance in the harshest seas, delivering NATO a fully integrated hardware–software capability for scalable ISR and strike operations.

Your mission

Reporting directly to the Head of the Control team, as an Autopilot Engineer you will help develop/customize autopilot firmware for autonomous system operations.

Responsibilities

Optimise/modify/program autopilot firmware to process the commands of our autonomous system
Make it compatible with our AI systems
Testing, debugging both autopilot and its integration into the controller.
Integrating it into our simulation via software-in-the-loop / hardware-in-the-loop.
Help solve upcoming challenges within the team
Applying problem solving skills to contribute to achieving team goals

Qualifications

Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Robotics, software engineering, computer science, or similar relevant areas of expertise
+3 to 6 years of experience working in similar roles within this industry
Expert in MAVlink protocol
Good knowledge of PX4 firmware
Expert in C++ and Python
Excellent understanding of microcontrollers for real time operating systems
Understanding of control systems
Excellent team player
Applicants MUST eligible for UK Security Clearance and willing to be in Devon 2-3 days per week

Recruiter for this position

For further information, please reach out to talent@stark-defence.com.

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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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