Lead the development of innovative Counter-UAS systems, defining technical architecture and ensuring safety certification while building a high-performing engineering team.
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.
Build and shape STARK´s Counter-UAS engineering capability from the ground up.
As a senior technical authority, you will define system architectures, establish engineering standards, and contribute to the long-term technical vision of Counter-UAS at STARK.
Own and design system-level architectures for integrating a kinetic Counter-UAS capability as a subsystem within complex, mission-critical, hard real-time environments.
Lead the technical integration of sensors, command-and-control interfaces, real-time data pipelines, autonomy components, and supporting software into existing STARK ecosystems.
Define and uphold engineering standards, architectural principles, and best practices for the Counter-UAS domain within STARK.
Drive technical readiness for safety- and mission-critical certification by designing systems with certifiability, robustness, and operational reliability in mind.
Collaborate closely with systems engineers and product managers to ensure integrated solutions meet operational, performance, and mission requirements.
Contribute to the long-term technical vision and architectural direction of Counter-UAS at STARK while executing on near-term integration and deployment objectives.
Participate in building the Counter-UAS engineering team by contributing to technical hiring, peer mentoring, and setting a high technical bar.
Support system integration testing, validation, and occasional operational or field deployments to ensure real-world performance and reliability.
Senior-level experience (Staff or Principal) in robotics or complex systems engineering, with a strong background in integrating products into large-scale, mission-critical, real-time systems.
Proven ability to define and own system architectures in hard real-time, safety- or mission-critical environments.
Deep expertise in at least one core area (e.g. real-time systems, robotics software, autonomy, distributed systems, embedded platforms), combined with the breadth to operate as a system-level authority (T-shaped profile).
Hands-on experience integrating heterogeneous components such as sensors, command-and-control systems, real-time data pipelines, and autonomy software.
Experience designing systems to meet certification, safety, reliability, and operational assurance constraints.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across systems engineering and product functions.
Comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor in a greenfield environment, combining technical vision with hands-on execution.
Willingness to engage with operational environments as needed to support integration, testing, and deployment activities.
Familiarity with military operational concepts and integration requirements.
Experience with certification processes and security considerations in defence software.
Strong technical understanding of APIs, system integration, and complex software landscapes.
How to apply:
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.
STARK is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance unmanned systems to enhance the deployment of autonomous technologies across various domains. Our focus is on delivering software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective solutions that give NATO Allies a decisive advantage in contested environments, addressing today's rising threats.
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