About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising 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, the Autonomous System Engineer will drive the development of GNSS-denied navigation, guidance, and terminal autonomy for unmanned aerial systems. This role is central to enabling reliable autonomous operations in contested and degraded environments, from perception-driven navigation to closed-loop terminal guidance.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement guidance laws (e.g. proportional navigation, pursuit)
- Develop control systems (PID, LQR, MPC, adaptive control) for aerial and mobile platforms
- Build closed-loop autonomy pipelines integrating perception → state estimation → guidance → control
- Implement real-time autonomy algorithms in C++ within ROS2 frameworks
- Translate mission-level objectives into tactical and executable control strategies
- Model system dynamics (aerodynamics, kinematics, actuator constraints)
- Develop and integrate software with embedded flight control systems
- Perform system-level debugging across the full autonomy stack
- Support SIL/HIL simulations and real-world flight testing
- Produce technical reports, validation results, and performance analyses
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in mathematics (linear algebra, differential equations, optimization)
- Deep expertise in control theory (PID, state-space control, optimal control)
- Experience with missile guidance laws (e.g. proportional navigation, missile guidance concepts)
- Background in robotics / computer engineering / aerospace
- Strong C++ programming skills (real-time systems)
- Hands-on experience with ROS2
- Experience with embedded systems / flight controllers
- Ability to design and analyze closed-loop systems
- Strong debugging, system analysis, and performance evaluation skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with model predictive control (MPC) or advanced control strategies
- Familiarity with nonlinear system modeling and simulation
- Experience with UAVs, missiles, or high-dynamics autonomous systems
- Knowledge of sensor fusion and navigation integration
- MATLAB / Python for simulation and prototyping
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and robustness analysis
- Physics background (double major is a strong advantage)
If you´re intersted 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!
Recruiter for this position
For further information, please reach out to [email protected]
