Stark

Working Student – Flight Software Engineering (PX4 / Autopilot) (all genders)

Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About UsSTARK is a European defence technology company building the next generation of unmanned systems. We
design, develop and manufacture software-defined, mass-scalable and cost-effective platforms that give
NATO operators a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We are focused on delivering
deployable, high-performance capability — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, our work
strengthens the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners.

Your missionYour mission is to work hands-on with the software that flies our aircraft. You support the flight software
team on the PX4 / autopilot stack — writing and testing Python tooling, wrangling flight logs, and helping
turn what happens in the air into something the engineers can act on.
You aren't just running scripts on the side; you are contributing to the autopilot layer that every other
capability on the aircraft depends on — and learning how real flight software is built, tested, and flown

Responsibilities● Support the development and testing of PX4 / autopilot software, from configuration to log
analysis.
● Write and maintain Python tooling for test automation, data processing, and flight-log analysis.
● Help reproduce, isolate, and document software issues found in simulation and flight test
● Process and visualise flight and telemetry data to make system behaviour observable to the
engineering team.
● Support the loop between test results and software changes, so findings actually drive the next
iteration.
● Keep tooling, scripts, and documentation clean and reusable.

Qualifications● Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
Aerospace, or a comparable technical field.
● Hands-on experience with Python, ideally including data processing or automation.
● Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, or comparable autopilot / flight control systems.
● Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to export control and security regulations).
● Available 20 hours per week during the semester, with flexibility around your studies.
● Good written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus.
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  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Stark?
  3. Which of Python, Writing and Working have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
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I am interested in the Working Student – Flight Software Engineering (PX4 / Autopilot) (all genders) role because I can bring practical experience in Python, Writing and Working, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Stark needs from this hire.

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