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Autopilot Engineer (Control) - (all genders)

Remote, Remote
Category
Software & Data
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level

Job Description

About Us

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.

Your mission

Reporting directly to the Head of the Control team, as an Autopilot Engineer you will help develop/customize autopilot firmware for autonomous system operations.

Responsibilities

  • Optimise/modify/program autopilot firmware to process the commands of our autonomous system

  • Make it compatible with our AI systems

  • Testing, debugging both autopilot and its integration into the controller.

  • Integrating it into our simulation via software-in-the-loop / hardware-in-the-loop.

  • Help solve upcoming challenges within the team

  • Applying problem solving skills to contribute to achieving team goals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Robotics, software engineering, computer science, or similar relevant areas of expertise

  • +3 to 6 years of experience working in similar roles within this industry

  • Expert in MAVlink protocol

  • Good knowledge of PX4 firmware

  • Expert in C++ and Python

  • Excellent understanding of microcontrollers for real time operating systems

  • Understanding of control systems

  • Excellent team player

  • Applicants MUST eligible for UK Security Clearance and willing to be in the South West England area 2-3 days per week

Skills & Technologies

pythonai
Posted March 25, 2026

Company Info

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STARK Defence

Autonomous attack drones including SkyFall kamikaze drone. Advanced manufacturing of lethal autonomo...

Industry
Drones & UAV
Founded2024
Company Size1-50
HeadquartersMunich, Germany

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