Hardware QA Engineer

TLDR

Join the R&D team to take ownership of system-level testing for tactical UAV platforms, ensuring stability and reliability through hands-on work with hardware and software.

About Us

STARK is a European defence technology company founded in 2023, specialising in the development and production of advanced UAV systems for modern military operations. Our flagship platform, Virtus, is a next-generation VTOL loitering munition system that combines precision, autonomy, and reliability to deliver tactical superiority on the battlefield.

Your mission

We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware QA Engineer to join our R&D team and take ownership of system-level testing for tactical UAV platforms. You will work hands-on with hardware, software, and communication interfaces to ensure overall system stability, performance, and reliability - both in the lab and in the field.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain test plans, scripts, checklists for embedded solutions
Perform diagnostics, defect localization and root cause analysis
Work with communication interfaces and protocols (RS485, TCP/IP, RTSP, Mavlink) as part of system diagnostics and integration
Interact with the development team to detect and eliminate errors in a timely manner
Improve testing environment and tools
The ability to develop in automation testing at will
Prepare documentation, reports, and provide feedback on product stability and safety

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in hardware testing
Experience in embedded testing
A solid understanding of testing theory (functional, integration, system)
Knowledge of Linux and experience writing Bash scripts
Experience working with embedded protocols
Experience working with test management systems and Git, Jira, Confluence
Basic understanding of electronics and laboratory equipment
Writing clear test documentation
Ability to work with technical documentation in English