Senior Embedded Software Engineer (All genders)
TLDR
Design and develop low-level embedded firmware for safety-critical drone systems, enabling reliable communication and control in mission-critical environments.
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 — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.
We are 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 detail-oriented and technically proficient Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design and develop low-level embedded firmware for safety-critical drone systems. You will own real-time firmware components running on STM32-based platforms, enabling reliable communication, control, and fault-handling capabilities in mission-critical environments. You will work close to the hardware, contributing to system integration, debugging, and safety-oriented embedded architecture in compliance-driven development environments.
Responsibilities
Develop embedded firmware in native C for STM32-based embedded systems
Design and implement real-time software for safety-critical applications
Build low-level drivers, communication interfaces, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, validation, and system integration
Analyse and troubleshoot complex hardware-software interaction issues
Contribute to safety-critical development processes, verification activities, and technical documentation
Support architecture discussions and technical decision-making for embedded platform development
Ensure firmware reliability, maintainability, and deterministic real-time behaviour under demanding operating conditions
Qualifications
5+ years of embedded firmware development experience
Strong native C programming skills in embedded or low-level environments
Hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers
Experience developing real-time embedded systems using RTOS or bare-metal architectures
Strong debugging and hardware interaction skills using embedded development and measurement tools
Strong systematic and analytical thinking skills, with demonstrated experience in firmware architecture and system-level design
Nice to have
- Experience with IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or DO-178C environments
German language skills for collaboration with customers and procurement stakeholders
SIL2, functional safety, or equivalent safety-critical software development experience
Exposure to drone, avionics, robotics, or autonomous systems development
Experience working within regulated or high-reliability industries such as defense, aerospace, automotive, railway, industrial automation, or medical devices
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.