Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support system engineers during the concept design phase and derive requirements to the next level
• Design complex multilayer PCBs in Altium for advanced drone and aerospace platforms
• Coordinate with mechanical and embedded software engineers to ensure seamless cross-functional integration
• Support the internal prototyping department and verify designs according to specific test requirements
• Participate in system-level test campaigns and support field engineers with maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering
• 3-5 years of professional hardware or electronic design experience
• Expertise in multilayer PCB, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal design
• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer
• Strong debugging and verification skills using standard laboratory equipment
• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical industries
• Ability to lead hardware development independently from concept to mass production

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing systems according to Safety Integrity Levels (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
• Experience designing for EMI/EMC compliance at both the PCB and system levels
• German language skills for collaboration with customers and procurement stakeholders

About the Company

STARK is a defense technology company revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance, software-defined, and mass-scalable unmanned systems to provide operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.