About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising 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
As an Autopilot Engineer you will develop, adjust, and maintain flight controller firmware and autopilot systems that enable stable, reliable, and high-performance control of unmanned platforms under real-world operational constraints.
Qualifications
- Integrated Master;s (Dipl. Eng.) or higher in Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or Applied Mathematics & Physical Sciences (TEMFE).
- Strong foundation in mathematics and physics (dynamics, kinematics)
- Deep understanding of flight dynamics and control principles
- Hands-on experience with PX4 systems and MAVLink Protocol
- Experience with flight controllers and embedded microcontrollers (MCUs)
- Strong C/C++ programming skills (embedded / real-time systems)
- Experience developing low-level firmware and sensor drivers
- Familiarity with IMU, barometer, magnetometer, GNSS, air data sensors
- Understanding of real-time operating systems (e.g. NuttX)
- Experience with system integration and hardware debugging
- Strong debugging and performance tuning skills
Nice to haveExperience with ArduPilot or PX4 internals (uORB, WorkQueues, modules)
Knowledge of uXRCE-DDS, or ROS2 integration
Experience with hardware bring-up and PCB-level debugging
Familiarity with redundant IMU architectures and sensor voting
Experience with high-shock environments
Understanding of safety-critical systems and failsafe design
MATLAB / Python for control tuning and analysis
If you´re interested in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected in the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!
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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.
