Safety Engineer - Loitering Systems (all genders)

Overview

Safety Engineer - Loitering Systems (all genders) role at STARK.

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.

Permanent employee, Full-time. Location: Munich.

Responsibilities

• Product & System Safety Assurance
• System Safety Program: Plan, establish, and execute the System Safety Program (SSP) in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and relevant NATO standards (e.g., AOP-52) or equivalent.
• Safety Analysis: Conduct and manage formal safety analyses, including PHA, SSHA, SHA, O&SHA, and FMEA/FMEDA for hardware and software.
• Functional Safety: Implement and verify functional safety requirements for electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic systems, following IEC 61508 adapted for defense applications.
• Compliance & Certification: Prepare and manage safety-related documentation (Safety Cases, SAR, Safety Justifications) for domestic and NATO customer acceptance and S3 certification.
• Civil/Aviation Interface: Maintain awareness of civil aviation safety standards (EASA) related to UAS and regulatory aspects in controlled airspace.
• Safety Management & Compliance
• Requirements Management: Translate customer and statutory safety requirements into verifiable system and subsystem requirements.
• Safety Reviews: Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and acceptance boards as the safety SME.
• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS): Support the company’s OHS program, ensuring compliance with German ASiG and related regulations for handling ordnance and operating complex machinery.
• Continuous Improvement: Define and implement internal safety processes, tools, and best practices to improve safety culture and management systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in System Safety, Functional Safety, or Product Safety, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex critical systems.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, AOP-50/AOP-52 series, and IEC 61508.
• High proficiency (C1/C2) in English and German (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of German defense and ordnance safety regulations, awareness of EASA safety standards relevant to UAV/munition systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities in interdisciplinary, multi-national teams.
• Willingness to undergo necessary security clearance checks (ZÜP).

About Us

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.

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.

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