Swindon

Full-time

Permanent employee

STARK is a defense technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned vehicles that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective – giving NATO and its allies a decisive edge in the most 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.

We are seeking a talented Autonomous System Engineer who will develop the algorithms and software stacks that enable our UAVs to perceive their environment, navigate complex spaces, and execute missions autonomously. You will bridge the gap between high-level mission planning and low-level flight control

• Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Robotics, computer science, software engineering, or similar relevant areas of expertise
• UAV Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and coordinate systems (NED/ECEF/Body frames).
• Control Theory: Proven experience in feedback control, stability analysis, and loop tuning.
• Autopilot Ecosystems: Strong experience configuring and customizing PX4 or ArduPilot flight stacks.
• MAVLink: Proficiency in using MAVLink/MAVSDK for vehicle communication and mission control.
• Sensor Fusion: Hands-on experience with GPS-aided navigation and IMU filtering techniques.
• ROS2: Experience using ROS2 for high-level mission planning or "offboard" control.
• Python: Proficiency for algorithm prototyping, scripting, and flight log analysis.
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Nice to Have

• NVIDIA Jetson: Experience with the NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
• C++: Experience in developing and testing algorithms in C++.
• MATLAB / Simulink: Experience with Model-Based Design and automated code generation.
• Simulation: Proficiency in Gazebo, jMAVSim, or AirSim for "Software-in-the-Loop" (SITL) testing.
• GPS-Denied Navigation: Experience with Optical Flow, Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO), or LiDAR-based SLAM.