About Us STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are so…
Skills: Hand Calculations, Finite Element Analysis, HyperMesh, OptiStruct, Structural Sizing
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 so…
About Us STARK ist ein Verteidigungstechnologie-Unternehmen, das den Einsatz autonomer Systeme in verschiedenen Einsatzbereichen grundlegend verändert. Wir entwerfen, entwickeln und produzieren leistungsstarke unbemannte…
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Berlin, Germany · On-site
Entry level$77M raised
About Us STARK is a new kind of defence technology company, revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are s…
About Us STARK is a new kind of defence technology company, revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are s…
Skills: UAV Operations, Aircraft Assembly, Battery Management, Ground Control Station Setup, Hardware Troubleshooting
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Full-time
Posted 12d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Ensure the structural integrity and performance of UAV systems through hand calculations and advanced finite element analyses. Provide data-driven feedback to design teams and support ground and flight test activities.
Requirements
Requires demonstrated experience in structural sizing and proficiency with HyperMesh and OptiStruct for FE simulations. Candidates must understand flight loads and be eligible for security clearance.
Full job description
About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing 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. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
We’re 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
As a Load & Stress Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and performance of UAV systems throughout the design, production, and testing lifecycle. You will perform classical hand calculations and advanced finite element analyses to size, validate, and optimize structural components under static and dynamic loading conditions.
Working closely with mechanical design, manufacturing, and test teams, you will provide rapid, data-driven feedback to support design improvements, resolve non-conformities, and assess production or test anomalies.
Responsibilities
Perform rapid hand calculations for initial component sizing and quick verification.
You will create, validate, and maintain Finite Element (FE) models for both static and dynamic calculations.
Provide continuous, data-driven feedback to the mechanical design team to optimize structural components and systems.
Give Guidance to engineering and production decisions regarding non-conformities using rapid analytical troubleshooting.
You will actively support ground and flight test activities, including hands-on, real-time support when required.
Qualifications
You have demonstrated experience performing classical hand calculations for structural sizing.
You are experienced with HyperMesh and OptiStruct for building, maintaining, and running static and dynamic FE simulations.
You possess an understanding of flight loads, load derivation, and industry-standard global-to-local load cascading approaches.
You are capable of delivering quick, reliable analyses under tight timelines to support production or test anomalies.
You have a proven capability to be flexible and creative under conditions with limited data to deliver structural assessments.
Nice to have
Ideally experience with ground test rigs, test setup, and execution.
You are familiar with ground and flight test instrumentation such as strain gauges and accelerometers.
Working knowledge of STANAG standards and regulations related to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Experience with flight vibrations and ground vibration tests(GVTs)
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.