Hardware QA Engineer

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