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STARK

Autonomous Systems Engineer

STARK
Germany · Full-time · Entry

Permanent employee, Full-time

  • Berlin, Munich

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 the Control team, the Autonomous System Engineering role will spearhead the development of GNSS denied navigation and terminal guidance for autonomous drones using best-practices and know-hows.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and testing control and navigation algorithms
  • Programming different control algorithms using C++ and ROS 2 framework, with Test driven development.
  • Integrating all ROS2 packages into one autonomous system that works with MAVLink protocol to control autopilot
  • Deployment into NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem.
  • Writing/preparing documentation for algorithms, testing and systems
  • Support the team on the upcoming challenges
  • Apply problem solving skills to reach team goals in fast past start-up environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Robotics, computer sicence, software engineering, or similar relevant areas of expertise
  • 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in similar roles
  • Excellent use of C/C++
  • Experience in Embedded Systems
  • Priori experience programming ROS2
  • Experience working with MAVLink protocols
  • Experience with any sort of Autopilots (Arudpilot / Px4) will be considered a plus
  • Experience with NVIDIA Jetson

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!

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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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Posted
Jul 22, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Berlin
Company
STARK

Industries

Defense Space Manufacturing

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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