Guidance Navigation Control Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Kyiv

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

We are looking for a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (GNC Engineer) to design and implement advanced algorithms for UAV autonomy. In this role, you will work at the intersection of control theory, navigation, and real-world testing - turning mathematical models into reliable flight behavior.

Responsibilities

Design and implement navigation, guidance, and control algorithms for UAV platforms
Develop and tune state estimation and sensor fusion pipelines (IMU, GNSS, magnetometer, barometer, etc.)
Implement and maintain Kalman filter–based estimators (EKF / UKF)
Develop guidance logic for waypoint following, trajectory tracking, and mission execution
Design and tune control loops (rate, attitude, velocity, position)
Ensure stable behavior under disturbances and degraded conditions (wind, sensor noise, partial data loss)
Work closely with software, hardware, and autonomy teams to align interfaces and constraints
Validate GNC performance in simulation (SIL / HIL) and during real flight testing
Analyze flight logs, investigate anomalies, and improve robustness and predictability

Qualifications

Strong foundation in control theory, linear algebra, and estimation
Hands-on experience with state estimation and sensor fusion
Solid understanding of Kalman filtering (EKF required)
Experience designing and tuning PID-based control systems
Ability to work with real sensor data, noise, and non-ideal conditions
System-level thinking and strong debugging skills

Nice to have:

Experience with fixed-wing or VTOL UAVs
Familiarity with PX4 / ArduPilot
Experience with MATLAB / Simulink
Experience with C++ / Python / ROS

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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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