About Us
STARK is a defense technology company that is fundamentally changing the use of autonomous systems in various operational environments. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-controlled, scalable to high volumes, and cost-effective. This gives our forces a decisive advantage in challenging combat environments. Our focus is on ready-to-use, high-performance systems—not vague promises for the future. In an era of growing threats, STARK strengthens the technological superiority of NATO allies and their partners to ensure deterrence and defend Europe today
Your mission
Design, execute, and analyze complex flight test campaigns for fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned systems, ensuring safe, repeatable, and performance-driven validation of autonomous guidance, navigation, and control algorithms under realistic and extreme operational scenarios.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute flight tests for fixed-wing UAVs and copters
Act as remote pilot (RPAS) for experimental missions
Design test procedures for: GNSS-denied navigation
Dynamic moving target engagements
High-wind and degraded sensor environments
Conduct pre-flight and post-flight system checks (mechanical, electrical, firmware)
Integrate payloads, sensors, telemetry, and safety systems
Analyze flight logs (EKF behavior, control loops, actuator response, energy usage)
Debug hardware/software integration issues on-site
Design and build custom test rigs or mechanical/electrical modifications for experimental setups
Coordinate with Control and Perception teams
Enforce strict safety and airspace compliance standards
Qualifications
Certified UAV pilot (fixed-wing or multirotor)
Strong understanding of: Flight dynamics
Control theory basics
Aerodynamics
Electrical systems (power distribution, ESCs, batteries)
Mechanical assembly and rapid prototyping capability
Ability to read schematics and debug hardware
Experience with flight controllers
Strong troubleshooting mindset
Nice to Have Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot
Telemetry and log analysis skills
Background in aerospace or mechanical engineering
GNSS-denied flight experience
EKF debugging knowledge
ROS2 ecosystem familiarity
Experience in high-risk flight testing
Python/C++ scripting for analysis
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!