Werkstattmitarbeiter - Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing Technician (all genders)

About this role

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. As a Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing Technician , you are the "maker" who brings our digital designs into the physical world. Reporting to our Workshop/Prototyping Lead, you will be the primary operator of our R&D workshop equipment.

Your mission is to be the go-to person for rapid part production. Whether it’s managing a high-volume FDM print job, post-processing a high-strength SLS part, or machining a custom aluminum fixture on the CNC portal, you ensure that our engineers have the parts they need to test and iterate. You are self-sufficient, hands-on, and thrive in an environment where every day brings a different technical challenge. Additive Manufacturing & Print Farm Operations Print Farm Management: Take ownership of our FDM and Resin printer fleet.

You handle everything from slicing and starting jobs to routine maintenance. SLS Production: Operate our large-scale SLS printer, managing the PA11 powder cycle and post-processing parts for high-strength applications. Quality Control: Ensure that printed parts meet the required tolerances and functional needs of the R&D team. Machining & Prototyping CNC & Manual Machining: Operate our CNC portal machine, laser cutter, and manual lathe to produce one-off parts, fixtures, and components for UAVs and test stands.

Rapid Prototyping: Support the assembly of complex sub-systems, such as radio link towers or launcher interfaces. Shop Support: Assist the Master in keeping the workshop functional. This includes organizing small parts, maintaining tools, and ensuring raw materials are ready for the next job. Service & Efficiency Task Execution: Efficiently manage a queue of "small jobs" (e.g., "machine this bracket," "print this housing") and provide realistic timelines to the engineering team.

Troubleshooting: Identify and solve issues with print failures or machining setups independently. Experience & Background Technical Training: Completed vocational training as a Modellbauer, Industriemechaniker, Feinwerkmechaniker, or a similar technical field. Hands-on Experience: Proven track record in a workshop environment, ideally with a mix of additive manufacturing and traditional machining. Technical Skills Additive Expert: Deep interest and experience in 3D printing (FDM is a must; Resin and SLS are huge pluses).