Senior System Engineer (All Genders)

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

Create a unified digital product that reflects what’s actually flying—and make sure it’s
ready for audit, documentation, and handover into production.

Responsibilities

• Own the system architecture of our unmanned systems, merging insights from prototyping into a stable, scalable baseline.
• Align and track all subsystems (mechanical, propulsion, avionics, software, payload) within a structured configuration and version control framework
• Ensure that the digital twin (CAD, BOMs, wiring schematics, software versions, and
  test configurations) accurately reflects the physical aircraft
• Deliver production-grade documentation including ICDs, requirements, system
  diagrams, and change history for audits and handover
• Lead internal technical reviews and support smooth cross-functional transitions
  between design, test, and manufacturing teams
• Act as the technical anchor point for readiness-to-produce decisions and long-term
  product traceability
• Collaborate closely with project, flight test, and quality teams to ensure compliance,
  accountability, and readiness for scale-up

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering, preferably in aerospace, defence, robotics, or complex electromechanical products
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary configurations (hardware + software + documentation)
• Familiarity with tools for configuration and version control (e.g., PLM/PDM systems, Git, Excel-based BOM tracking)
• Strong documentation and traceability discipline with a bias toward clean handovers and audit-readiness
• Experience transitioning systems from R&D prototype to production baseline
• Excellent communication and cross-team coordination skills
• German or English fluency required; both preferred

If you´re intersted in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!