Hardware Engineer

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.

About the team We are the architects of the physical experience. As part of our R&D-driven Electronics Department, our Hardware Team turns visionary ideas into high-performance technology. In our enthusiastic and high-energy environment, we have the tools, the talent, and the passion to engineer first-class products that lead the global market.

Your mission As a Hardware Engineer, you will architect and design advanced electronics by translating complex system requirements into high-performance hardware solutions. Serving as the primary module owner, you will drive the hardware lifecycle from initial concept and cross-functional integration — collaborating closely with mechanical, embedded software and system teams — through to rigorous design verification and successful mass production.

Responsibilities

Support system engineers during concept design phase

Review the requirements from the system perspective and derive them to the next level

Design complex PCBs in Altium for advanced drone and aerospace platforms in coordination with mechanical engineers as well as embedded software engineers

Support internal prototyping department and verify your design according to test requirements

Be ready for test campaigns on system level and support field-engineers in terms of maintenance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field

3-5 years of hardware/electronic design experience

Strong multilayer PCB, high-speed digital and mixed-signal design expertise

Advanced Altium Designer experience

Strong debugging and verification skills using lab equipment

Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical industries

Ability to independently lead hardware development from concept to production

High flexibility to work with changing requirements

Capability of providing best solutions by having limited amount of time

Nice to have

Experience in developing systems according to the Safety Integrity Levels, DIN EN 61508 / 61511, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or similar

Experience of designing for EMI/EMC compliance of PCB as well as on system level

German language skills for collaboration with customers and procurement stakeholders