Senior Embedded Software Engineer (All genders)

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 believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.

WHY JOIN US

The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.

You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.

We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our embedded software team develops real-time safety-critical firmware and low-level software for autonomous defense platforms. We partner closely with hardware, systems, and controls engineers to take novel designs from concept to flight-ready software. You will join an agile cross-functional team focused on high-reliability execution in mission-critical environments.

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will architect, implement, and validate firmware and low-level software for autonomous defense platforms. You will drive hardware-software integration and ensure system reliability and safety standards are met across multi-domain environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK

Architect and write high-performance C/C++ software and firmware for microcontroller and RTOS-based embedded systems.

Develop low-level device drivers, bus communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet), and hardware abstraction layers.

Lead hardware-software integration, system bring-up, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing in laboratory and field environments.

Optimize software for low latency, memory constraints, and deterministic execution on embedded microcontrollers.

Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to design robust fault-handling and safety-critical fail-safe mechanisms.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE MISSION

5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development using C and C++.

Deep experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks) and bare-metal programming.

Solid understanding of microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M/R), peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet), and hardware schematics.

Proficiency with debugging equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD debuggers) and automated testing frameworks.

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or DO-178C).

Familiarity with Embedded Linux, ROS/ROS2, or Rust for embedded systems.

Prior experience in aerospace, robotics, defense, or automotive industries.

If you're interested in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English . We're looking forward to meeting you!

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.

DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT

This data privacy statement, which refers exclusively to data collected as part of the online application process, is to inform you about how your personal data that is collected as part of the online application process is handled at our end.

The controller

The controller under data protection law is:

SKD SE

Französische Strasse 12, 10117 Berlin

Commercial register entry number: HRB 260878

Registration Court: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg

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• Personal data collected as part of the application process

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Fundamentals and purposes of processing personal data collected from application documents and during the application process

If you apply to us electronically, i.e. via e-mail or using our online form, we will collect and process your personal data for the purpose of executing the application process and preparing contracts.

By submitting an application via our recruitment website, you express your interest in taking up work with us. In this context, you transmit personal data, which we will use and store exclusively for the purpose of your job search / application process.

In particular, the following data is collected during this process:

name (first and last names)

e-mail address

phone number

LinkedIn profile (optional)

channel through which you found us

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The personal data is stored, as a rule, exclusively for the purpose of filling the vacancy for which you have applied.

Your data will be stored for a period of 180 days after the application process has been concluded. This is usually done to fulfill legal requirements and/or defending ourselves against any claims arising from legal provisions. After this period, we are obligated to delete or anonymize your data. In case of anonymization, the data will only be available to us in the form of so-called metadata, without any direct personal reference, for statistical analysis (for example, share of male and/or female applicants, number of applications per specified period of time etc.).

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Should you be offered and accept a position with us during the application process, we will store the personal data collected as part of the application process for at least the duration of your employment.

Disclosure of data to third parties

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