Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.

Why Join Us?

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
• You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
• We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Equal Opportunity At Stark Defence, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications—ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. We value unique perspectives, adaptability, and a drive to solve high-stakes challenges.

Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.