Guidance Engineer (all genders)

About the role

STARK is bringing its expertise in software-defined unmanned systems to the maritime domain. Traditional fleets alone cannot safeguard this vast, critical space. Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) extend naval reach at lower cost and reduced risk to personnel.
Our maritime family of systems is AI-enabled and built for reliable performance in the harshest seas, delivering NATO a fully integrated hardware–software capability for scalable ISR and strike operations.
Reporting directly to the Head of the Control team, the Guidance Engineer role will spearhead the development of GNSS denied navigation and terminal guidance for autonomous drones using best-practices and know-hows. Designing and testing control and navigation algorithms
Programming different control algorithms using C++ and ROS 2 framework, with Test driven development 
Integrating all ROS2 packages into one autonomous system that works with MAVLink protocol to control autopilot
Deployment into NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem
Writing/preparing documentation for algorithms, testing and systems
Support the team on the upcoming challenges
Apply problem solving skills to reach team goals in fast past start-up environment
Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Robotics, computer sicence, software engineering, or similar relevant areas of expertise
3 - 6 years of relevant experience in similar roles
Excellent use of C/C++ 
Experience in Embedded Systems
Prior experience programming ROS2 
Experience working with MAVLink protocols
Experience with any sort of Autopilots (Ardupilot / Px4) will be considered a plus
Experience with NVIDIA Jetson
Applicants MUST eligible for UK Security Clearance and willing to be in Devon 2-3 days per week