Working Student – Hardware Engineering (UAS Propulsion & Power) (all genders)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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 &nbsp;with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span><br><br></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why Join Us?</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&amp;D backing.</span></li> </ul></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></p> <div class="TranslationField-module__fieldItem___g4pRX"> <p class="TranslationField-module__fieldItemValue___c0djd">You will join our hardware engineering team, working closely with engineers across propulsion, power systems, testing, and aircraft development to turn measured data into better-performing unmanned systems.</p> </div> <div class="TranslationField-module__fieldItem___g4pRX">&nbsp;</div> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Your Mission</strong></span></p> <p>Your mission is to work hands-on with the parts of the aircraft that turn stored energy into flight: the<br>motors, the batteries, and the propulsion and power components that decide how far, how fast, and how<br>long our platforms fly. You support the hardware team from bench characterisation through data analysis<br>in MATLAB and Python.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Support characterisation and bench testing of motors, propellers, batteries, and power components for our UAS platforms.</li> <li>Help set up test rigs and instrumentation, and capture clean, repeatable measurement data.</li> <li>Assist with component selection and trade-offs by turning test data into clear comparisons.</li> <li>Reduce and analyse test data in MATLAB and Python — efficiency, thrust, endurance, thermal and discharge behaviour.</li> <li>Visualise results so the engineering team can make decisions from them quickly.</li> <li>Keep test setups, measurements, and findings documented and traceable.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable engineering field.</li> <li>Working knowledge of MATLAB and Python for data analysis.</li> <li>Interest in and some exposure to UAS, electric propulsion (motors / ESCs), or battery / power systems.</li> <li>Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to

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