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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. Minerva is STARK's command and control software — the brain that connects operators to autonomous systems across multiple domains in real time. The Minerva team is a small, senior software group based in Berlin and Munich, working directly with our systems and hardware teams to build mission-critical C2 capabilities deployed in active operational environments. We move fast, ship real software, and operate under constraints most engineers never encounter — low-bandwidth networks, air-gapped devices, high-stakes decision loops. There is no room for abstraction for its own sake. Everything we build ends up in the hands of real operators in the field . As a  Sensors Systems Engineer , you sit at the critical intersection of  hardware and software . You are the architect of our platforms' perception systems, leading the selection, integration, and optimization of the "eyes and ears" of our UAVs—ranging from high-definition EO/IR gimbals to Radar, Lidar, and IMU systems. At STARK, we are  pushing the absolute limits of hardware . This is a deeply  hands-on role ; you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of a sensor, from probing I2C buses and debugging electrical interfaces to writing the high-performance C++ drivers that feed our autonomy stack. Hardware-Software Integration:  Own the end-to-end integration of EO/IR cameras, gimbals, Radar, and Lidar. You will bridge the gap between physical mounting/wiring and the software nodes that control them. Low-Level Development:  Design and implement drivers and ROS2 nodes. You will work directly with hardware protocols including I2C, SPI, CAN, Serial, and Ethernet (RTSP/UDP). Time Synchronization & Data Management:  Solve the "hard" problems of temporal synchronization across distributed hardware (using PTP, PPS, or hardware triggering) to ensure all sensor streams are perfectly aligned for fusion. Precision Calibration:  Develop and execute rigorous intrinsic and extrinsic calibration routines to ensure the platform’s sensor suite is spatially and logically unified. System Optimization:  Profile and tune sensor pipelines to squeeze maximum performance out of resource-constrained embedded compute (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson). Field Evaluation:  Support flight tests and field deployments, diagnosing hardware-level issues in real-time and iterating quickly on design improvements to ensure mission success. Technical Background:  A degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. The "Hybrid" Skillset:  You are equally comfortable with hardware diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters) and modern software development environments. Programming:  Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, specifically for hardware interfacing and embedded systems. Experience with ROS2 is a big advantage. Protocol Fluency:  Hands-on experience with I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet-based sensor communication. Critical Thinking:  A track record of addressing complex design trade-offs—balancing sensor range and resolution against weight, thermal, and power constraints. Proactive Problem Solver:  A self-driven engineer who thrives on troubleshooting complex systems at the boundary of hardware and code. A Note on Our Process:  At STARK, we value critical thinking, grit, and the ability to