Software Engineer Electronic Warfare (All Genders)

ABOUT US STARK is a defense technology company redefining how autonomous and electronic warfare systems are engineered and deployed. We design, build, and operationalise high-performance electronic warfare (EW) and unmanned systems that provide NATO forces with decisive advantages in contested electromagnetic environments. Our work is grounded in precision, responsibility, and uncompromising engineering discipline, giving you the exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with world-class industrial design and EW experts. ABOUT THE TEAM We are a lean, agile group with a strong systems-minded focus. We operate without silos, meaning we look for self-starters who are comfortable stepping outside their main area of expertise to solve complex problems. In our team, you will have the autonomy to take decisive action and the responsibility to see your hardware operate in the field. YOUR MISSION You will drive the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities on STARK’s platforms. Taking ownership of critical hardware and RF systems from concept to layout to simulation, you will ensure our platforms maintain peak performance and deliver decisive overmatch in complex, highly dynamic RF environments. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead end-to-end board design utilising Altium Designer, implementing High-Density Interconnect (HDI) techniques and routing high-frequency interfaces. * Design, simulate, and implement custom RF components and matching networks tailored for contested environments. * Conduct rigorous antenna design and placement simulations using CST Studio Suite and Altair FEKO to optimise system-level RF performance across our unmanned platforms. * Own the mechanical packaging and electro-mechanical design of your boards, working closely with other disciplines to ensure seamless hardware-software integration. * Define and execute strict testing, debugging, and validation protocols to guarantee system stability and survivability. QUALIFICATIONS * 3+ years of professional engineering experience in electronic, RF, or hardware systems development. * Extensive hands-on experience with board design in Altium, specifically dealing with HDI techniques, complex layer stacks, and high-speed/high-frequency signal integrity. * Demonstrated proficiency in designing matching networks and simulating RF components, with direct experience using CST and/or Altair FEKO for antenna placement and optimization. * Strong foundational understanding of how individual RF and electronic components impact the broader system architecture. * A proven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, small-team environment and is unafraid to tackle technical challenges outside of their primary domain. * Exceptional ability to debug complex, multi-disciplinary system issues at the intersection of hardware, RF, and software. * B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Mechatronics Engineering (or a related field). * Professional background in Defense, Aerospace, Telecommunications, or other high-performance, high-reliability hardware industries. * Applied experience with the RF spectrum, signal processing, or software-defined radios (SDR).

ABOUT US STARK is a defence technology company redefining how autonomous and electronic warfare systems are engineered and deployed. We design, build, and operationalise high-performance EW and unmanned systems that provide NATO forces with decisive advantages in contested electromagnetic environments. Our work is grounded in precision, responsibility, and uncompromising engineering discipline. YOUR MISSION As a Test Design Engineer (Field Engineer) within the Electronic Warfare (EW) division, you will bridge the gap between development and real-world execution. This role is heavily focused on the test design, validation, and field deployment of advanced RF communications and electronic attack (jamming) systems. You will design rigorous test methodologies, simulate contested electromagnetic environments, and lead field-testing campaigns to ensure our technologies dominate the modern battlespace. RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for EW systems, specifically focusing on RF communications, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and electronic countermeasures (ECM/Jamming). * Lead and execute field-testing campaigns in complex, dynamic, and austere environments. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and RF link issues on-site. * Design and replicate real-world threat environments using RF signal generators, channel simulators, and software-defined radios (SDRs) to test jamming efficacy and communications resilience (e.g., frequency hopping, LPI/LPD waveforms). * Collect, process, and analyze massive datasets from field tests using MATLAB, Python, or specialized RF analysis tools to quantify system performance and identify anomalies. * Partner with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to feed field data back into the development loop, driving iterative design improvements. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline. * 3+ years of experience in RF engineering, flight test engineering, or electronic warfare testing. * Strong foundational knowledge of RF propagation, link budgets, antenna characteristics, and modulation techniques (e.g., QAM, OFDM, FSK). * Deep familiarity with laboratory and field test equipment, including Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes. * Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and post-test data analysis. NICE TO HAVE * Prior experience with specific electronic attack methodologies (e.g., barrage, spot, sweep, and DRFM-based jamming). * Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios (Ettus USRP, BladeRF) and tactile military communications networks. * Familiarity with government test ranges (e.g., White Sands, China Lake) and range safety/operations protocols.