Senior Front End Engineer (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. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

Were focused on delivering deployable high-performance systems - not future a time of rising threats STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

About the team

Minerva Frontline is STARKs command and control software the brain that connects operators to autonomous systems across multiple domains in real time. The Frontline team is based across Europe & the UK working with our hardware teams to build mission-critical C2 capabilities for use in active operational environments.

We move fast ship real software and operate under constraints most engineers never encounter low-bandwidth networks air-gapped devices high-stakes decision loops. We are a tight-knit team of zero-ego mission-driven developers. There is no room for abstraction for its own sake. Everything we build ends up in the hands of real operators in the field.

If you want to build software which will make a tangible difference to the security of Europe we want to hear from you.

Your mission

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer responsible for helping build state of the art mission management software for STARKs Unmanned Systems.

As we scale our frontend team we are looking for dedicated team players who can grow alongside us. Whether you are an ambitious developer eager to step up your impact or a seasoned Senior Engineer ready to architect core systems and mentor junior peers we provide the environment to expand your skills. Long-term you will have the opportunity to shape our technical roadmap own critical modules of Minerva Frontline and help build out the frontend engineering chapter.

Responsibilities

• Create Intuitive Interfaces:Build easy-to-learn reliable and attractive user interfaces for complex mission management software under demanding real-world constraints.

• Master the Native Web Platform:Design and implement highly performant framework-less user interfaces using native Web Components (Custom Elements Shadow DOM).

• Balance R&D and Production:Rapidly prototype new features (R&D) to get quick feedback from field testing and systematically rewrite temporary scaffolds into rock-solid well-structured production-grade systems.

• Bridge Product and Code:Formulate clear technical tickets from overarching user stories and epics to ensure smooth development cycles.

• Collaborate Across Disciplines:Act as a collaborative team player working closely with the UI/UX team (e.g. for weapons engagement target tracking and map layouts) and Backend engineers for seamless software implementation.

• Solve Hard Problems:Dive deep into the details to identify understand and solve difficult technical rendering and telemetry challenges.

• Challenge the Status Quo:Constantly challenge requirements to determine what truly adds value to the operator in the field and what does not.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science programming or equivalent practical experience (we value actual skills adaptability and mindset over exact years on paper).

• MUST HAVE:Expert-level knowledge of vanilla TypeScript / JavaScript and the native Web Platform (DOM API Event Loop Performance Profiling).

• Hands-on experience or a deep interest in building scalable UI architectures using native Web Components WITHOUT relying on heavy frameworks (React Angular Vue).

• A collaborative team first mindset: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary startup environment.

• A pragmatic engineering mindset: The ability to ship fast prototypes for R&D paired with the discipline to refactor them into structured reliable production code.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time data streaming architectures specifically WebSockets and WebRTC for low-latency video distribution.

• Experience handling high-frequency telemetry data or geographic map and canvas rendering in the browser.

• Prior experience in the automotive aerospace defense or gaming industries.

• German language skills are a plus.

Contact Person:

Sally Grütte-Pad Interim Lead TA partner via

About us

SECURITY CLEARANCE
Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.


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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1