Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer (All Genders)

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 — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.

We are 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 The Flight Dynamics team at STARK is dedicated to developing high-fidelity simulation models for our autonomous aerial systems. We work closely with the Flight Control team as well as program engineering teams across various projects. Your mission As Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, you will own the evolution of our simulation model architecture and flight dynamics models to maximize simulation fidelity. You will analyze flight test data for system identification, build programs to replicate product–environment interactions, and mentor team members in model development best practices. Responsibilities

• Develop and refine flight dynamics models to improve simulation accuracy and performance.

• Analyze flight test data to perform system identification and validate model behavior.

• Define and evolve the overall model architecture within the simulation environment.

• Coach and mentor team members working alongside you on model development.

• Investigate and resolve engineering challenges related to simulation performance and model fidelity.

• Build and maintain simulation programs to replicate product–environment interactions without real-world testing.

• Develop models primarily in MATLAB/Simulink, with integration of C ++ where required.

• Collaborate closely with the Flight control team and program engineering teams to support simulation-related needs across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar relevant areas of expertise.

• 6+ years of experience in similar positions.

• Proven experience in dynamic systems modeling and aircraft simulation.

• Strong proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink.

• Expertise in data analysis and system identification, extracting system behavior and parameters from test data.

• Demonstrated contribution to projects that reached a tested or operational stage.

• Excellent communication skills in English (German is considered a plus).

Nice to have

• Experience with deployment and integration of simulation models (CI/CD).

• Programming skills (e.g., C, Python, or other languages) for task automation and model enhancement.

• Strong reporting and documentation skills to communicate complex technical insights clearly.