Navigation Engineer (all genders)

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
Lead the design and deployment of robust GNSS-denied navigation systems for autonomous unmanned platforms operating in contested and degraded environments.
Responsibilities
  • Architect and implement navigation frameworks for GNSS-denied and degraded environments
  • Develop system-level state estimation pipelines independent of specific sensors
  • Implement real-time navigation algorithms in C++
  • Integrate navigation systems into ROS2-based autonomy stacks
  • Define coordinate frame handling (ECEF, NED, ENU, body frames)
  • Handle time synchronization and latency across distributed systems
  • Conduct system-level debugging, performance analysis, and validation
  • Support simulation, SIL/HIL testing, and real-world flight/field tests
  • Produce technical documentation and performance analysis reports 
Qualifications
  • Proven experience building GNSS-denied navigation systems
  • Deep understanding of state estimation and navigation theory
  • Strong background in coordinate frames and transformations
  • Experience with inertial navigation error modeling
  • Expertise in time synchronization and latency handling
  • Excellent C++ skills (real-time systems)
  • Hands-on experience with ROS2
  • Strong debugging, analysis, and reporting skills

Nice to Have
  • Strong mathematics background (linear algebra, probability, calculus, estimation theory) and/or Physics double major (advantage)
  • MATLAB / Python for prototyping, modeling, and analysis
  • Experience with simulation and Monte Carlo analysis
  • Aerospace, unmanned systems, robotics, or autonomous systems background
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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