Senior Hardware Engineer

Munichpermanent

<p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:5pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4a4a4a;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:5pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4a4a4a;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today.</span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">We are the architects of the physical experience. As part of our R&amp;D-driven Electronics Department our Hardware Team turns visionary ideas into high-performance technology. In our enthusiastic and high-energy environment, we have the tools, the talent and the passion to engineer first-class products that lead the global market.</span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will architect and design advanced electronics by translating complex system requirements into high-performance hardware solutions. Serving as the primary module owner, you will drive the hardware lifecycle from initial concept and cross-functional integration</span></span> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">— collaborating closely with mechanical, embedded software and system teams <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">— through to rigorous design verification and successful mass production. </span></span></span></span></p>

<ul><li><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Support system engineers during concept design phase</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Review the requirements from the system perspective and derive them to the next level</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Design complex PCBs in Altium for advanced drone and aerospace platforms in coordination with mechanical engineers as well as embedded software engineers</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Support internal prototyping department and verify your design according to test requirements </span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Be ready for test campaigns on system level and support field-engineers in terms of maintenance</span><br><br></p></li></ul>

<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">5-10 years of hardware/electronic design experience</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Strong multilayer PCB, high-speed digital and mixed-signal design expertise</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Advanced Altium Designer experience</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Strong debugging and verification skills using lab equipment</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical industries</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Capability of providing best solutions by having limited amount of time</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Ability to independently lead hardware development from concept to production</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;"><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">High flexibility to work with changing requirements</span><br><br></p></li></ul>

<ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Experience in developing systems according to the Safety Integrity Levels, DIN EN 61508 / 61511, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or similar</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Experience of designing for EMI/EMC compliance of PCB as well as on system level</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">German language skills for collaboration with customers and procurement stakeholders</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#888888;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;"><br></span></li></ul>

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