Senior System 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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior System Engineer to lead the development and integration of complex UAV systems. Works across software, hardware, and electronics to design system architecture, coordinate component integration, and ensure overall platform reliability and performance in real-world conditions.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for the system development team working on UAV platforms.
• Design and document system architecture, ensuring modularity, scalability, and reliability.
• Coordinate integration of hardware, embedded software, and external modules (e.g., sensors, radios, cameras).
• Lead troubleshooting and debugging of complex issues across software and hardware layers.
• Conduct code and design reviews, mentor engineers, and support their technical growth.
• Define and maintain system interfaces and data flow across components.
• Collaborate with R&D, flight test, and production teams to align system design with real-world constraints.
• Drive adoption of best engineering practices, documentation standards, and quality processes.
• Contribute to automation of build, deployment, and system validation processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in system engineering, embedded software, or integration of complex hardware-software products.
• Strong background in C/C++ development and debugging for embedded systems.
• Proficiency with Linux-based systems, including driver development and user-space programming.
• Solid understanding of embedded architecture, system interfaces, and hardware abstraction.
• Experience in system-level design, integration, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, CAN, Mavlink).
• Familiarity with RTOS, ROS, or autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot).
• Experience in team leadership or technical mentoring.
• Knowledge of control systems, navigation, and real-time data processing.
• Background in aerospace, robotics, or defense-related projects.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills (hardware and software interaction).
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, mechanical, QA).
• Good communication and teamwork skills, ability to align people around technical decisions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

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.