Senior Robotics Engineer (All Genders)
TLDR
Enhance real-time perception capabilities for military UAVs by optimizing computer vision modules and integrating them into robust 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
Enhance and scale existing real-time perception capabilities for autonomous military UAVs. You will contribute to the development, optimization, and deployment of computer vision modules within an established architecture and technology stack, improving system robustness, performance, and mission effectiveness.Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Perception Lead and cross-functional teams (controls, navigation, hardware) to integrate and validate perception modules.
Deploy and fine-tune models for real-time performance on embedded/edge hardware platforms.
Support field testing and hardware integration activities, troubleshooting real-world performance issues.
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Develop and improve computer vision algorithms for
Object detection and classification
Multi-object tracking
Target re-identification
Vision-based guidance and localization
Contribute production-quality code in C++ within an existing perception framework.s.
Optimize and extend current perception pipelines to improve accuracy, latency, and robustness.
Perform performance profiling, debugging, and root-cause analysis under real-time and resource constraints.
Contribute technical input to feature refinement and continuous improvement of the perception stack
Stay current with relevant computer vision advancements and apply practical improvements where appropriate.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
7+ years of experience developing computer vision / perception systems in production environments.
Advanced proficiency in C++.
Strong experience with modern Python will be considered a plus
Experience deploying and optimizing CV/ML models on embedded or edge compute platforms.
Solid understanding of performance optimization, system integration, and debugging in complex software systems.
Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, or defense environments is highly preferred.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and improve deployed systems under operational constraints.
Strong collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, execution-focused environments
Willingness to travel as required for integration and testing activities.
If you are not living in Greece and open to relocating from another EU country we are able to offer relocation allowance for this position.
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.