Safety Engineer - Loitering Systems (all genders)

About the Position

Safety Engineer - Loitering Systems (all genders)

Location: Munich, DE

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent employee

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About Us

STARK is a pioneering defence technology company revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems across various domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. Our focus is on delivering deployable, high-performance systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners, ensuring deterrence and defense in Europe today.

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Your Mission

As a Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, implementing, and verifying the safety of our advanced Loitering Munition systems throughout their entire lifecycle. This role ensures compliance with both national (German) and international (NATO) military and relevant civil aviation standards. Your work will ensure product safety (functional and ordnance) for our NATO customers and occupational safety in our operations.

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Responsibilities

• Plan, establish, and execute the System Safety Program (SSP) in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and relevant NATO standards.
• Conduct and manage formal safety analyses, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMEDA) for both hardware and software.
• Implement and verify functional safety requirements for electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic systems, with a focus on IEC 61508 adapted for defense applications.
• Prepare and manage safety-related documentation, including Safety Cases, Safety Assessment Reports (SAR), and Safety Justifications required for domestic and NATO customer acceptance and service suitability (S3) certification.
• Maintain awareness of civil aviation safety standards from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), particularly in areas like Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or other relevant regulations.
• Translate customer (NATO/military) and statutory safety requirements into verifiable system and subsystem requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and acceptance boards as the safety Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Support the company's OHS program, ensuring compliance with German Occupational Safety Law (Arbeitssicherheitsgesetz - ASiG) and related regulations for handling ordnance and operating complex machinery.
• Define and implement internal safety processes, tools, and best practices to continually improve the company's safety culture and management system.

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Requirements

• Core Skills:

  • System Safety
  • Functional Safety
  • IEC 61508
  • MIL-STD-882
  • AOP-52
  • EASA
  • German
  • English (C1/C2)

• Secondary Skills:

  • Safety Cases
  • Safety Assessment Reports
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Occupational Safety Law

• Experience:

  • 3–5 years of professional experience in System Safety, Functional Safety, or Product Safety, preferably within the defense, aerospace, or complex critical systems industry.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical field.

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We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge defence technology company.
• Be part of a team that is revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

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About the Company

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.