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STARK

Navigation Engineer (all genders)

Berlin , Germany

TLDR

Lead the design and deployment of GNSS-denied navigation systems for autonomous platforms in contested environments, utilizing advanced navigation algorithms and real-time systems.

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

Lead the design and deployment of robust GNSS-denied navigation systems for autonomous unmanned platforms operating in contested and degraded environments.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement navigation frameworks for GNSS-denied and degraded environments
  • Develop system-level state estimation pipelines independent of specific sensors
  • Implement real-time navigation algorithms in C++
  • Integrate navigation systems into ROS2-based autonomy stacks
  • Define coordinate frame handling (ECEF, NED, ENU, body frames)
  • Handle time synchronization and latency across distributed systems
  • Conduct system-level debugging, performance analysis, and validation
  • Support simulation, SIL/HIL testing, and real-world flight/field tests
  • Produce technical documentation and performance analysis reports 

Qualifications

  • Proven experience building GNSS-denied navigation systems
  • Deep understanding of state estimation and navigation theory
  • Strong background in coordinate frames and transformations
  • Experience with inertial navigation error modeling
  • Expertise in time synchronization and latency handling
  • Excellent C++ skills (real-time systems)
  • Hands-on experience with ROS2
  • Strong debugging, analysis, and reporting skills

Nice to Have
  • Strong mathematics background (linear algebra, probability, calculus, estimation theory) and/or Physics double major (advantage)
  • MATLAB / Python for prototyping, modeling, and analysis
  • Experience with simulation and Monte Carlo analysis
  • Aerospace, unmanned systems, robotics, or autonomous systems background

Recruiter for this position

For further information please reach out to [email protected]
STARK

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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