Autopilot Engineer

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, as an Autopilot Engineer you will help develop/customize autopilot firmware for autonomous system operations.

Responsibilities

• Optimize/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 flight 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 Ardupilot and PX4 firmware
• Expert in C++ and Python
• Excellent understanding of microcontrollers for real time operating systems
• Understanding of flight dynamics / avionics
• Excellent team player
• Drone pilot license will be considered a big plus

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!

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.