Deployment Engineer (All Genders)
Job description
About the Position
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 are currently seeking a Deployment Engineer (All Genders) to join our team in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece. If you are passionate about ensuring that every aircraft's software and tuning state is flight-ready, and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Flashing & Config: Own end-to-end software deployment, firmware flashing, and baseline configuration across all onboard computing nodes on newly assembled drones.
- Autopilot Tuning: Configure, calibrate, and verify all parameter settings within the DroneCore carrier board and PX4 autopilot, including flight control PID gains, filter tunes, motor output mappings, and sensor offsets.
- Configuration Baselines: Manage version-controlled configuration baselines, execute automated software flashing routines at the end of the production line, and validate flight-readiness.
- Deployment Kits & GSE: Define and validate field deployment procedures, tactical transport cases, ground support equipment (GSE), and field repair kits.
- Pre-Delivery Functional Verification: Perform final pre-delivery functional checks and support on-site field setup, customer integration, and technical troubleshooting during trial deployments.
- Engineering Feedback: Feed operational, field-handling, and packaging feedback directly back to R&D and production engineering.
Requirements
- Experience: 2–5 years of professional experience in field engineering, systems integration, or technical deployment of ruggedized hardware / UAS.
- Education: Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, RF, and software domains.
- Knowledge: Experience with UAS field operations, PX4 autopilot stack, ground control software (QGC), and battery charging infrastructure.
- Understanding: Practical understanding of environmental protection (IP ratings, MIL-STD-810 transit cases).
- Language: Working proficiency in English.
- Travel: High willingness to travel to customer sites and field trial locations (~40%).
- Citizenship: 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 actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
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.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that directly protects personnel and defends European and national sovereignty.
- Collaboration with industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
- A fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.
About the Company
Stark Defence is a premier defence technology company dedicated to equipping NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software. Our mission is to turn complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions through relentless innovation and unmatched engineering precision.
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STARK Defense is a young, fast-growing defense-tech company operating in one of the most sensitive and security-critical industries. With our cutting-edge systems and technology, we support national and European defense capabilities. In this highly regulated environment, a reliable, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure is critical to our daily operations.
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