Avionics & Software Integration Specialist (all genders)
TLDR
Configure UAV subsystems, troubleshoot Linux-based integrations, and validate every aircraft through calibration, safety checks, and pre-flight testing.
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. Our mission is to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies and their partners to deter aggression and defend Europe.
About the team
You will join a highly dedicated and collaborative team working at the heart of our engineering and operations organization. The team brings together great people who care deeply about moving complex programs forward and supporting each other in delivering against ambitious goals.
Your mission
We are seeking a hands-on Avionics & Software Integration Specialist to handle the software setup, firmware flashing, and subsystem integration of our UAVs using Linux (Ubuntu) tools, ensuring every aircraft is fully calibrated and tested before its first flight.
Responsibilities
- Firmware & Integration: Flash and configure all UAV subsystems (flight controller, ESCs, radios, companion computer) and verify bus communications (Serial, CAN/DroneCAN, I2C).
- Commissioning & Testing: Perform full sensor calibrations, flight-mode setup, ESC/motor tests, safety failsafes, and pre-flight checkouts.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose integration issues using Linux CLI and system logs; isolate faults between software, parameters, or hardware/wiring.
- Production Tracking: Track unit status through the assembly pipeline and escalate technical blockers early.
Qualifications
- PX4 & QGroundControl: Hands-on experience with PX4 (or ArduPilot), parameter tuning, firmware flashing, and sensor calibration.
- Linux (Ubuntu): Daily comfort using command-line tools, configuration files, and system logs.
- UAV Hardware & Protocols: Working knowledge of flight controllers, ESCs, GPS, telemetry, and communication buses (CAN/DroneCAN, Serial, I2C).
- Electronics & Safety: Basic soldering/crimping skills, multimeter usage, and strict adherence to LiPo/power safety.
Nice to have
- Experience with automated test frameworks, scripting, or tooling for UAV commissioning and validation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, version control systems such as Git, or software release processes for embedded systems.
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.