Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

About Us:
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.

Your mission:
Take ownership of aerodynamic analysis and development activities for our advanced flight systems through virtual simulations, real-world testing, and aerodynamic modeling to support our flight dynamics team.

Responsibilities:
• Perform CFD and lower-fidelity aerodynamic simulations.

• Analyze and assess aerodynamic concepts across various design stages.

• Develop, model, and validate aerodynamic characteristics for flight dynamics.

• Define, develop, and assess aerodynamic analysis methodologies.

• Plan and execute wind tunnel test campaigns.

• Conduct system identification and model verification using flight test data.

• Collaborate closely with program engineering and other aerodynamic engineers on specific development tasks.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor´s or Masters degree in aerospace engineering, or similar relevant areas of expertise

• +6 years of experience working in similar positions.

• Proven experience with CFD and low-fidelity aerodynamic methods.

• Solid understanding of fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills for aerodynamic studies.

• Hands-on experience with wind tunnel testing.

• Previous experience as a Flight Dynamics Engineer or in a similar role.

• Track record of contributing to projects that reached the testing or production stage.

• Excellent communication skills in English. German will be considered a plus. 

Nice to have: 

• Strong data analysis skills in environments such as Python or MATLAB.

• Coding skills for automation and tool development.

If you´re intersted in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!

Recruiter for this position:
For further information please reach out to Vicente Gracia via email: [email protected]