Senior Hardware Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will architect and design advanced electronics by translating complex system requirements into high-performance hardware solutions. You will serve as the primary module owner, driving the hardware lifecycle from initial concept through cross-functional integration to mass production. This role involves close collaboration with mechanical, embedded software, and system teams to deliver solutions for autonomous defence platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support system engineers during concept design phase
• Review the requirements from the system perspective and derive them to the next level
• Design complex PCBs in Altium for advanced drone and aerospace platforms in coordination with mechanical engineers as well as embedded software engineers
• Support internal prototyping department and verify your design according to test requirements
• Be ready for test campaigns on system level and support field-engineers in terms of maintenance

Required skills

• Payload Integration
• Multilayer PCB design
• High-speed digital design
• Mixed-signal design
• Altium Designer
• Debugging
• Verification

Nice to have

• Safety Integrity Levels
• DIN EN 61508
• ISO 26262
• EMI/EMC compliance
• German language

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field

About the Company

Stark is a defence technology company that develops AI-driven autonomous defence platforms and software for NATO Allies and partners. The company focuses on innovation in autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.