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Sindelfingen, Germany
Schweinfurt, Germany
Gmund Am Tegernsee, Germany
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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 with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.
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.
Why Join Us?
Your Mission
As a Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing Technician, you are the "maker" who brings our digital designs into the physical world. Reporting to our Workshop/Prototyping Lead, you will be the primary operator of our R&D workshop equipment.
Your mission is to be the go-to person for rapid part production. Whether it’s managing a high-volume FDM print job, post-processing a high-strength SLS part, or machining a custom aluminum fixture on the CNC portal, you ensure that our engineers have the parts they need to test and iterate. You are self-sufficient, hands-on, and thrive in an environment where every day brings a different technical challenge.
Responsibilities
Additive Manufacturing & Print Farm Operations
Print Farm Management: Take ownership of our FDM and Resin printer fleet. You handle everything from slicing and starting jobs to routine maintenance.
SLS Production: Operate our large-scale SLS printer, managing the PA11 powder cycle and post-processing parts for high-strength applications.
Quality Control: Ensure that printed parts meet the required tolerances and functional needs of the R&D team.
Machining & Prototyping
CNC & Manual Machining: Operate our CNC portal machine, laser cutter, and manual lathe to produce one-off parts, fixtures, and components for UAVs and test stands.
Rapid Prototyping: Support the assembly of complex sub-systems, such as radio link towers or launcher interfaces.
Shop Support: Assist the Master in keeping the workshop functional. This includes organizing small parts, maintaining tools, and ensuring raw materials are ready for the next job.
Service & Efficiency
Task Execution: Efficiently manage a queue of "small jobs" (e.g., "machine this bracket," "print this housing") and provide realistic timelines to the engineering team.
Troubleshooting: Identify and solve issues with print failures or machining setups independently.
Required Skills
Experience & Background
Technical Training: Completed vocational training as a Modellbauer, Industriemechaniker, Feinwerkmechaniker, or a similar technical field.
Hands-on Experience: Proven track record in a workshop environment, ideally with a mix of additive manufacturing and traditional machining.
Technical Skills
Additive Expert: Deep interest and experience in 3D printing (FDM is a must; Resin and SLS are huge pluses).
Machinist Skills: Proficient in operating CNC machines and manual workshop tools. Experience with laser cutters is a benefit.
CAD/CAM Literacy is a plus: Ability to open designs in CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE and use slicing/CAM software to prepare jobs
Manual Dexterity: You are "handy" and enjoy the fine details of assembling prototypes and finishing parts.
Mindset & Working Style
Self-Sufficient: You see a job through from the initial request to the finished part with minimal supervision.
Adaptable: You enjoy the variety of R&D—one day you are post-processing PA11 parts, the next you are turning a shaft on the lathe.
Reliable: You understand that the engineering team depends on your speed and accuracy to hit their project milestones.
Equal Opportunity:
At Stark Defence, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications—ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. We value unique perspectives, adaptability, and a drive to solve high-stakes challenges.
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.