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UAV Engineer Working Student (All Genders)

SkdseOhrdruf, ThuringiaPosted 30 Oct 2026

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At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation.

By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions. WHY JOIN US The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty. You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms. We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

ABOUT THE TEAM You will join our C-UAS Edge Software engineering team dedicated to building resilient counter-unmanned aerial system technologies. The team works closely across hardware and software disciplines to deploy real-time software on edge systems. We value rapid iteration, field testing, and collaborative problem-solving to meet critical defence challenges. YOUR MISSION As a UAV Engineer (Working Student) – C-UAS Edge Software, you will support the design, development, and testing of edge software running on autonomous UAV and counter-UAS platforms.

You will collaborate directly with software and hardware WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK Develop and integrate C-UAS software components for edge processing and embedded Linux environments. Assist in real-time signal processing, sensor fusion, and telemetry data pipeline implementation. Conduct software testing in simulation environments and support physical field testing on UAV hardware. Optimize software algorithms for low-power edge hardware and embedded computing units.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware-software integration issues. Maintain clear technical documentation and automated test suites for software releases. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE MISSION Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field. Solid programming experience in C++ and/or Python. Basic understanding of Linux operating systems, networking protocols, and embedded system environments.

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Familiarity with UAV architectures, robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2), or drone flight controllers (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot). Fluency in English; strong communication and teamwork skills. NICE TO HAVE Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or field flight testing of unmanned aircraft. Experience with edge AI acceleration hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Coral). Knowledge of RF technologies, radar systems, or optical sensing for counter-drone applications.

If you're interested 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! SECURITY CLEARANCE Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT This data privacy statement, which refers exclusively to data collected as part of the online application process, is to inform you about how your personal data that is collected as part of the online application process is handled at our end.

The controller The controller under data protection law is: SKD SE Französische Strasse 12, 10117 Berlin Commercial register entry number: HRB 260878 Registration Court: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg Data Protection officer: heyData GmbH, Schützenstraße 5, 10117 Berlin, www.heydata.eu , ----- Personal data collected as part of the application process Personal data means any information concerning the personal or material circumstances of an identified or identifiable individual.

This includes information such as, for example, your name, address, telephone number and date of birth, but also data relating to your specific career etc. by reference to which a specific individual can be identified with reasonable effort. However, information which cannot be (in)directly associated with your real-life identity is not personal data. Fundamentals and purposes of processing personal data collected from application documents and during the application process If you apply to us electronically, i.e.

via e-mail or using our online form, we will collect and process your personal data for the purpose of executing the application process and preparing contracts. By submitting an application via our recruitment website, you express your interest in taking up work with us. In this context, you transmit personal data, which we will use and store exclusively for the purpose of your job search / application process. In particular, the following data is collected during this process: name (first and last names) e-mail address phone number LinkedIn profile (optional) channel through which you found us Furthermore, you can choose to upload expressive documents such as a cover letter, your CV and reference letters.

These may contain additional personal data such as date of birth, address etc. Only authorized HR staff and/or staff involved in the application process have access to your data. The personal data is stored, as a rule, exclusively for the purpose of filling the vacancy for which you have applied. Your data will be stored for a period of 180 days after the application process has been concluded. This is usually done to fulfill legal requirements and/or defending ourselves against any claims arising from legal provisions.

After this period, we are obligated to delete or anonymize your data. In case of anonymization, the data will only be available to us in the form of so-called metadata, without any direct personal reference, for statistical analysis (for example, share of male and/or female applicants, number of applications per specified period of time etc.). Furthermore, we reserve the right to store your data for 180 days after the application process has been concluded for the purpose of adding it to our Talent Pool in order to identify any other vacancies that may be of interest to you.

This includes, for example, applications for apprenticeships or internships. By accepting the data privacy statement, you consent to any further storage of your data as well as its inclusion in our Talent Pool. Should you be offered and accept a position with us during the application process, we will store the personal data collected as part of the application process for at least the duration of your employment. Disclosure of data to third parties Data transmitted as part of your application will be transferred using TLS encryption and stored in a database.

This database is operated by Greenhouse, which offers a human resource and applicant management software solution (https://www.greenhouse.com/data-processing-addendum). In this context, Greenhouse is our processor under article 28 of the GDPR. In this case, the processing is based on an agreement for the processing of orders between us as the controller and Greenhouse. Rights of data subjects If we as the controller process personal data, you as the data subject have certain rights under Chapter III of the EU General Data Protection

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