Tactical Data Link Expert (all genders)

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. We're focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems, bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe.

About the Team

Minerva is STARK's command and control software - the brain that connects operators to autonomous systems across multiple domains in real time. The Minerva team is a small, senior software group based in Berlin and Munich, working directly with our systems and hardware teams to build mission-critical C2 capabilities deployed in active operational environments.

Your Mission

Support the development, integration, testing, and operational use of tactical data link capabilities for STARK's unmanned systems, Ground Control Stations, and wider command-and-control environments. A key part of the role is to evaluate, understand, and integrate tactical communication standards and technologies such as Link 16, Link 22, SATCOM, and other military data link solutions.

Responsibilities

• Tactical Data Link Integration: support the integration of tactical data link capabilities such as Link 16, Link 22, SATCOM, and other military communication systems
• Interoperability Concepts: define and support communication concepts that enable reliable data exchange between unmanned systems, GCS setups, command centers, allied platforms
• Requirements Translation: translate operational and military communication requirements into technical integration requirements and interface definitions
• System Interface Support: work with engineering, software, network, RF, modem, antenna, and GCS teams to align interfaces and protocols
• SATCOM & Beyond-Line-of-Sight Support: support concepts and integration activities for SATCOM and long-range communication paths
• Testing & Validation: plan and support lab tests, field tests, interoperability checks, and validation activities
• Security & Reliability: contribute to secure, robust, and mission-ready communication architectures
• Supplier & Partner Coordination: work with external suppliers, partners, military stakeholders, and internal teams

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of professional experience in tactical communications, military data links, SATCOM, RF systems, communication engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field
• Practical understanding of military data link technologies such as Link 16, Link 22, SATCOM, or comparable tactical communication systems
• Ability to understand complex communication architectures involving platforms, radios, antennas, modems, networks, command systems, software interfaces
• Strong understanding of how different systems exchange data and how interoperability is tested and validated
• Solid English skills are required. German skills for technical communication, stakeholder alignment, and documentation are a plus
• Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance required for the position

Nice to Have

• Experience in defence, military communications, command-and-control systems, aerospace, naval systems, UAVs
• Prior exposure to NATO communication standards, tactical networks, joint fires, air defence
• Experience with SATCOM terminals, tactical radios, MANET, IP-based tactical networks