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Stark

AI-enabled, software-defined unmanned defense systems

UAV Engineer Working Student Intern - C-UAS Edge Software

InternshipUpdated
No salary listed
Bachelor's, Master's
Ohrdruf, Germany
In Person
Software EngineeringEmbedded Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
  • Have solid programming experience in C++ and/or Python.
  • Have a basic understanding of Linux operating systems, networking protocols, and embedded system environments.
  • Have familiarity with UAV architectures, robotics frameworks such as ROS/ROS2, or drone flight controllers such as PX4 or ArduPilot.
  • Be fluent in English.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and integrate C-UAS software components for edge processing and embedded Linux environments.
  • Assist in real-time signal processing, sensor fusion, and telemetry data pipeline implementation.
  • Conduct software testing in simulation environments and support physical field testing on UAV hardware.
  • Optimize software algorithms for low-power edge hardware and embedded computing units.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware-software integration issues.
  • Maintain clear technical documentation and automated test suites for software releases.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or field flight testing of unmanned aircraft.
  • Have experience with edge AI acceleration hardware such as NVIDIA Jetson or Coral.
  • Have knowledge of RF technologies, radar systems, or optical sensing for counter-drone applications.

About the company

Stark is a German defense-technology company that designs AI-enabled unmanned systems for European and NATO forces. Its products include the OWE-V Virtus VTOL loitering munition, Vanta unmanned surface vessels, and the Minerva mission-control software, all controlled by artificial intelligence. The systems combine autonomous air and sea platforms with a centralized AI software layer to plan, command, and monitor missions, enabling swarms or single-unit operations with real-time AI decisions. Stark differentiates itself by focusing on a European stack, leveraging NATO and Bundeswehr frameworks, expanding R&D and manufacturing across Europe and Ukraine, and targeting areas like electronic warfare and advanced mission control to enhance European autonomy in unmanned warfare.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$627.4M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2024

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