Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer (All Genders)

About Us

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.

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.

About the team

Your mission

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine flight dynamics models to improve simulation accuracy and performance.

• Analyze flight test data to perform system identification and validate model behavior.

• Define and evolve the overall model architecture within the simulation environment.

• Coach and mentor team members working alongside you on model development.

• Investigate and resolve engineering challenges related to simulation performance and model fidelity.

• Build and maintain simulation programs to replicate product–environment interactions without real-world testing.

• Develop models primarily in MATLAB/Simulink, with integration of C ++ where required.

• Collaborate closely with the Flight control team and program engineering teams to support simulation-related needs across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar relevant areas of expertise.

• 6+ years of experience in similar positions.

• Proven experience in dynamic systems modeling and aircraft simulation.

• Strong proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink.

• Expertise in data analysis and system identification, extracting system behavior and parameters from test data.

• Demonstrated contribution to projects that reached a tested or operational stage.

• Excellent communication skills in English (German is considered a plus).

Nice to have

• Experience with deployment and integration of simulation models (CI/CD).

• Programming skills (e.g., C, Python, or other languages) for task automation and model enhancement.

• Strong reporting and documentation skills to communicate complex technical insights clearly.