Test Design Engineer (All Genders)

Pegel; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

STARK is seeking a Test Design Engineer (Field Engineer) to bridge development and real-world execution in our EW division. You will design test methodologies, simulate contested electromagnetic environments, and lead field-testing campaigns to validate RF communications and electronic attack systems.

The role requires 3+ years in RF engineering or EW testing, strong knowledge of RF propagation, and hands-on experience with lab and field test equipment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years RF engineering or EW testing experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of RF propagation, link budgets, antenna characteristics, and modulation techniques.
• Laboratory and field test equipment proficiency (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis.

Aufgaben

• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for EW systems focusing on RF communications, SIGINT, and ECM/jamming.
• Lead and execute field-testing campaigns in complex, austere environments; troubleshoot hardware, software, and RF link issues on-site.
• Design and recreate real-world threat environments using RF signal generators, channel simulators, and SDRs to test jamming efficacy and communications resilience.
• Collect, process, and analyze large field-test datasets using MATLAB, Python, or RF analysis tools to quantify performance and identify anomalies.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to feed field data back into the development loop for iterative design improvements.

Kenntnisse

RF engineering

Flight test engineering

EW testing

Test automation

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Electronic attack knowledge

Software Defined Radios

Range protocols

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal Generators

Software Defined Radios

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

STARK is a defence technology company redefining how autonomous and electronic warfare systems are engineered and deployed. We design, build, and operationalise high-performance EW and unmanned systems that provide NATO forces with decisive advantages in contested electromagnetic environments. Our work is grounded in precision, responsibility, and uncompromising engineering discipline.

Your mission

As a Test Design Engineer (Field Engineer) within the Electronic Warfare (EW) division, you will bridge the gap between development and real-world execution. This role is heavily focused on the test design, validation, and field deployment of advanced RF communications and electronic attack (jamming) systems. You will design rigorous test methodologies, simulate contested electromagnetic environments, and lead field-testing campaigns to ensure our technologies dominate the modern battlespace.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for EW systems, specifically focusing on RF communications, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and electronic countermeasures (ECM/Jamming).

• Lead and execute field-testing campaigns in complex, dynamic, and austere environments. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and RF link issues on-site.

• Design and replicate real-world threat environments using RF signal generators, channel simulators, and software-defined radios (SDRs) to test jamming efficacy and communications resilience (e.g., frequency hopping, LPI/LPD waveforms).

• Collect, process, and analyze massive datasets from field tests using MATLAB, Python, or specialized RF analysis tools to quantify system performance and identify anomalies.

• Partner with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to feed field data back into the development loop, driving iterative design improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.

• 3+ years of experience in RF engineering, flight test engineering, or electronic warfare testing.

• Strong foundational knowledge of RF propagation, link budgets, antenna characteristics, and modulation techniques (e.g., QAM, OFDM, FSK).

• Deep familiarity with laboratory and field test equipment, including Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes.

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and post-test data analysis.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with specific electronic attack methodologies (e.g., barrage, spot, sweep, and DRFM-based jamming).

• Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios (Ettus USRP, BladeRF) and tactile military communications networks.

• Familiarity with government test ranges (e.g., White Sands, China Lake) and range safety/operations protocols.