Working Student – Flight Software Engineering (PX4 / Autopilot) (all genders)
STARK · BE, DE
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About the Role
Support the flight software team on the PX4 / autopilot stack by writing and testing Python tooling, wrangling flight logs, and making flight data actionable for engineers. Contribute to the autopilot layer that all other aircraft capabilities depend on, gaining experience in real flight software development, testing, and operation.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and testing of PX4 / autopilot software, from configuration to log analysis.
- Write and maintain Python tooling for test automation, data processing, and flight-log analysis.
- Help reproduce, isolate, and document software issues found in simulation and flight test.
- Process and visualise flight and telemetry data to make system behaviour observable to the engineering team.
- Support the loop between test results and software changes, so findings actually drive the next iteration.
- Keep tooling, scripts, and documentation clean and reusable.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a comparable technical field.
- Hands-on experience with Python, ideally including data processing or automation.
- Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, or comparable autopilot / flight control systems.
- Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to export control and security regulations).
- Available 20 hours per week during the semester, with flexibility around your studies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position.
Skills
- Python
- Data processing
- Automation
- PX4
- ArduPilot
- Flight control systems
- PX4 / autopilot stack
- Python tooling
- Flight log analysis
- Test automation
- Telemetry data processing
- Software development
- Software testing
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Part-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- Student
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
About the Company
- STARK is a European defence technology company building the next generation of unmanned systems.
- We design, develop and manufacture software-defined, mass-scalable and cost-effective platforms that give NATO operators a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
- We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance capability — not future promises.
- In a time of rising threats, our work strengthens the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.