Senior Electronics Engineer (All Gender)

Skdse; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Defence seeks an experienced hardware engineer to own the electrical subsystem architecture for advanced unmanned platforms. You will design power distribution, avionics and sensor interfaces, shaping the nervous system that keeps aircraft stable under extreme loads.

You will lead PCB layout, component selection and EMI/EMC strategies, while mentoring engineers and ensuring flight qualification for high‑reliability aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in hardware development, electronics design and PCB layout.
• Experience with complex electromechanical systems through design to flight qualification.
• Proficiency in ECAD tools and high-current power electronics.
• Experience with SMPS, battery management and protection circuits.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI shielding and testing in aerospace environments.
• Fluent English and NATO citizenship due to export controls.

Responsibilities

• Architect power distribution boards and avionics hardware for flight platforms.
• Design multi‑layer PCBs meeting mass, thermal and IPC standards.
• Select components, run derating and optimize power efficiency.
• Lead electrical integration, shielding strategy and ground-loop elimination.
• Define electrical ICDs interfacing powertrain, compute and payload.
• Mentor junior engineers through reviews and lab bring‑up.

Skills

Hardware development

PCB layout

Altium Designer

KiCad

SMPS

Battery management

EMC/EMI

Lab equipment

English proficiency

NATO citizen

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

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.

STARK is a European defence technology company building the next generation of unmanned systems. Determinism, hardware‑level security, and sub‑millisecond reaction times are the backbone of our airborne computing architecture.

Your Mission

You own the electrical subsystem architecture of the Gambit platform — from high‑voltage propulsion distribution down to precision sensor power rails and flight computer avionics. You aren't just designing a circuit board; you are building the nervous system and power backbone that keeps an aircraft stable and responsive under extreme flight loads and environmental stress.

Responsibilities

• Architect power distribution boards (PDB), avionics motherboards, sensor interface cards, and payload power supplies.
• Design multi‑layer, high‑density PCBs adhering to strict mass, thermal, and IPC-2221/IPC-A-610 standards.
• Own component selection, derating calculations, and power tree efficiency optimizations.
• Lead electrical integration, EMC/EMI shielding strategy, and ground‑loop elimination across high‑current powertrain and sensitive RF avionics.
• Define and document electrical ICDs interfacing powertrain, compute, datalink, and payload.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level electrical engineers through design reviews and lab bring‑up.

Required Skills

• 5–8 years of experience in hardware development, electronics design, and PCB layout for aerospace, robotics, or automotive applications.
• Proven track record bringing complex electromechanical systems through schematic, layout, fabrication, and flight qualification.
• Advanced proficiency in ECAD tools (Altium Designer / KiCad).
• Deep knowledge of switch‑mode power supplies (SMPS), battery management, reverse‑polarity protection, high‑current switching, and transient suppression.
• Strong practical experience with lab equipment (high‑speed oscilloscopes, electronic loads, thermal cameras).
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to export control and security regulations).

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.

If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications—ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. 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.