Mechanical Engineer Electronic Warfare (All Genders)

STARK; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK Defence seeks a Mechanical Engineer in the Electronic Warfare division to rapidly design, package, and integrate cutting-edge EW payloads into autonomous loitering munitions. You will work with EW experts to tackle hardware, thermal, and structural challenges for field-ready systems.

The role emphasizes speed, adaptability, and hands-on testing across thermal, vibration, and environmental environments, collaborating with RF and software teams while progressing from CAD to manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience solving mechanical packaging and thermal challenges quickly.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and practical FEA/CFD simulations.
• Experience packaging ruggedised electronics for weight-critical, high-vibration platforms.
• Hands-on experience preparing hardware for environmental testing and adjusting designs quickly.
• Ability to collaborate clearly with RF and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Package and integrate complex EW hardware, antennas, and RF payloads into autonomous loitering munition systems.
• Collaborate with in-house industrial design and EW experts to balance aesthetic and rugged requirements.
• Design fixtures and execute testing in thermal, vibration, and environmental chambers.
• Use FEA and CFD to solve thermal dissipation and high-g load challenges efficiently.
• Partner with RF and software teams to iterate mechanical constraints with mission requirements.
• Move from CAD modeling through rapid prototyping to manufacturing handoff.

Skills

Mechanical packaging

Thermal challenges

3D CAD proficiency

FEA/CFD simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

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

STARK's Electronic Warfare team is a systems-focussed engineering group delivering software-defined, mass-scalable RF solutions for autonomous systems. Combining deep domain expertise in hardware board design, thermal/ structural packaging, real-time C++ signal processing, and resilient directional mesh networking, we rapidly build field advanced EW capabilities designed to survive and operate in contested spectrum environments.

Your Mission

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Electronic Warfare division, your focus will be on speed, adaptability, and execution. Working alongside industry-leading industrial designers and EW specialists, your primary mission is to rapidly design, package, and integrate cutting-edge EW payloads into autonomous loitering munition systems. We aren't looking for someone to spend years building a single, monolithic asset; we need a versatile problem-solver who can quickly tackle a variety of hardware, thermal, and structural challenges to get reliable systems into the field.

Responsibilities

• Package and integrate complex EW hardware, antennas, and RF payloads into autonomous loitering munition systems.
• Collaborate with in-house industrial design and EW experts to balance high-level aesthetic and functional design with rugged defense requirements.
• Get hands-on with the validation process - quickly designing fixtures and executing testing inside advanced chambers (thermal, vibration, and environmental shock).
• Use FEA and CFD as practical tools to solve thermal dissipation and high-g load challenges efficiently.
• Partner closely with RF and software teams to rapidly iterate on mechanical constraints and real-time mission requirements.
• Move fast from initial CAD modeling through rapid prototyping to manufacturing handoff.

Required Skills

• A history of successfully solving a variety of mechanical packaging and thermal challenges quickly, rather than dedicating years to a single project.
• High proficiency in modern 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or Creo) and practical simulation tools for FEA/CFD.
• Experience packaging ruggedised electronics or payloads into weight-critical, high-vibration platforms (UAVs, robotics, or aerospace).
• Hands-on experience preparing hardware for environmental testing and adjusting designs based on quick test results.
• Ability to collaborate clearly and move projects forward seamlessly with RF and software teams.

Nice-To-Have

• Understanding of how mechanical material selection impacts RF transparency and EMI/EMC.
• Experience with composite materials and lightweight manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification concepts (e.g., MIL-STD-810).

Relevant Background

• Aerospace, UAV, or robotics structural and mechanical design.
• Enclosure design for ruggedised electronics, RF front-ends, or Software-Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Fast-paced hardware prototyping environments.

Equal Opportunity

At Stark Defence, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We value unique perspectives, adaptability, and a drive to solve high-stakes challenges.

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.