Systems Engineer

Company: Stark Defence
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

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.

We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems today. At STARK, you will be part of a mission‑driven team bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies to deter aggression and defend Europe.

Your mission

As a Systems Engineer, you will be a key architect of reliability and performance for our next‑generation autonomous platforms. You will support a safety‑by‑design approach, ensuring that complex mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems work in perfect harmony. This is a hands‑on role where you will manage cross‑functional integration, lead hazard analyses, and validate system integrity through rigorous testing and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical coherency of autonomous products from concept to delivery, ensuring all subsystems (sensing, compute, and actuation) align with mission goals.

  • Work daily with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to bridge the gap between high‑level requirements and low‑level design.

  • Lead Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA) and System/Subsystem Hazard Assessments (SHA/SSHA) to identify and mitigate risks early in the design cycle.

  • Drive FMEA and DFMEA activities to ensure system resilience and identify potential single points of failure.

  • Define and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system architecture layouts to manage complex data and power flows.

  • Maintain requirements baselines and end‑to‑end traceability using industry‑standard tools like IBM DOORS.

  • Conduct impact assessments for design changes to ensure system safety and performance are never compromised.

  • Participate in rapid development sprints and field test campaigns, resolving engineering hurdles in real‑time and maintaining strict configuration control.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.

  • A strong grasp of the Systems Engineering V‑model and an interest in safety‑critical, autonomous platforms.

  • Familiarity with diverse systems such as power distribution, RF, sensors, or embedded controllers through projects or professional experience.

  • A clear understanding of how to capture complex requirements and a desire to master verification and validation (V&V) processes.

  • Introductory awareness of safety‑critical standards (e.g., ARP4754A, ISO 26262, or DO-178C) and a willingness to apply these to novel technologies.

  • Sharp written and verbal skills with an eye for technical detail.

  • Ability to thrive in a high‑growth startup environment and willingness to travel for field testing across the UK and Europe.

  • Must be security‑cleared or eligible to obtain UK defense clearance.

Desirable

  • Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or digital twin concepts.

  • Background in rapid prototyping or working within a fast‑paced hardware‑software startup.

  • A personal passion for robotics, edge computing, or multi‑domain autonomous technology.

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Posted: April 10th, 2026