UAV Systems Engineer
Kyiv
Full-time
Permanent employee
About Us
STARK is a European defence technology company founded in 2023, specialising in the development and production of advanced UAV systems for modern military operations. Our flagship platform, Virtus, is a next-generation VTOL loitering munition system that combines precision, autonomy, and reliability to deliver tactical superiority on the battlefield.
About the team
The Hardware R&D Department is our company’s engineering "special forces," driving the future of UAV tech. We operate at the intersection of rapid prototyping and cutting-edge hardware, turning bold concepts into combat-proven, flight-ready hardware. Our team thrives on solving non-standard technical challenges, bypassing red tape, and pushing component performance to its absolute limits in extreme environments.
As our Systems Engineer, you will be the core architect linking this hardware power to the bigger picture. You’ll align aerodynamics, schematics, and embedded software into a seamless, high-reliability UAV platform.
As our Systems Engineer, you will be the core architect linking this hardware power to the bigger picture. You’ll align aerodynamics, schematics, and embedded software into a seamless, high-reliability UAV platform.
Your mission
This role connects system architecture with practical implementation, focusing on how electronic and mechanical subsystems work together as one functioning aircraft.
Responsibilities
Ensure reliable integration of all hardware components of UAV platforms — from avionics and power systems to payload and communication modules.
System Design & Integration
Testing & Validation
Cross-team Coordination
System Design & Integration
- Develop and maintain system-level architecture focusing on hardware components (power, communication, avionics, payload, propulsion).
- Define and document electrical, mechanical, and data interfaces between subsystems.
- Support selection and validation of key components — sensors, controllers, converters, antennas, and wiring.
- Coordinate integration of electronic modules into the airframe together with mechanical and electronics teams.
- Prepare and maintain wiring diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and BOMs.
Testing & Validation
- Plan and supervise integration, bench, and flight tests of hardware systems.
- Identify and resolve issues related to signal integrity, power distribution, or mechanical fit.
- Work with QA and Test teams to validate performance and reliability of hardware assemblies.
- Analyze telemetry and test data to confirm system behavior.
Cross-team Coordination
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and production engineers to ensure system consistency.
- Translate system-level requirements into implementable hardware tasks.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to risk analysis and mitigation.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in system integration or hardware development (UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems).
- Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals — power, sensors, communication interfaces (CAN, UART, Ethernet).
- Familiarity with autopilots, flight controllers, and UAV subsystems.
- Experience with wiring, harness design, and hardware assembly documentation.
- Ability to read and create schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Hands-on experience with prototype testing and debugging.
- Intermediate and higher level of English.
Nice to have
- Experience with UAV flight testing or telemetry systems.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and power management.
- Familiarity with Altium, SolidWorks, or similar design tools.
- Understanding of system-level verification and validation processes.
About us
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.
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.