Senior Embedded Software Engineer (All genders)

About this role

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.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing software for real-time embedded systems in our platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and flight software teams to deliver robust and secure embedded solutions. You will design and develop low-level embedded firmware for safety-critical drone systems.

You will own real-time firmware components running on STM32-based platforms, enabling reliable communication, control, and fault-handling capabilities in mission-critical environments. You will work close to the hardware, contributing to system integration, debugging, and safety-oriented embedded architecture in compliance-driven development environments. Develop embedded firmware in native C for STM32-based embedded systems Design and implement real-time software for safety-critical drone and aerospace applications Build low-level drivers, communication interfaces, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers Implement robust fault detection, watchdog, redundancy, and failsafe mechanisms Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, validation, and system integration Analyse and troubleshoot complex hardware-software interaction issues using oscilloscopes, debuggers, and logic analysers Contribute to safety-critical development processes, verification activities, and technical documentation Support architecture discussions and technical decision-making for embedded platform development Ensure firmware reliability, maintainability, and deterministic real-time behaviour under demanding operating conditions Bachelor's Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.