Technician, Technical Preparation & UGV Testing

ARK Robotics builds technology that matters now. We're looking for a hands-on technician to prepare and verify our unmanned ground systems for testing, service, and deployment — sitting at the intersection of manufacturing, service, and field readiness. We especially welcome candidates who tinker with electronics in their spare time — that kind of curiosity and hands-on instinct is exactly what this role rewards.

Сore responsibilities

What you will do

• Flash and configure onboard systems — controllers, flight controllers, radio and video modules, cameras; verify signal quality, image integrity, firmware parameters, and correct operation

• Prepare and check equipment cases, including relay solutions

• Manage batteries: incoming checks, test preparation, and pre-test charging

• Configure steering and related mechanisms

• Test assembled units — verify subsystem interaction and mechanical/electrical integration

• Perform pre-test and pre-handover technical inspections

• Log faults, deviations, and inspection results

• Flag blockers and report unit status to manufacturing and engineering leads before each test or handover

What we expect

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with electronics, embedded systems, or similar technical work — or less, if you can show us what you've built

• Hands-on experience with flashing, configuring, and diagnosing electronic systems

• Understanding of radio, video, power, and control electronics

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation

• Soldering skills and comfort working with circuit boards and electronic components

• Structured approach to checklists, inspections, and technical documentation

• Comfortable working fast with high accountability for results

Nice to have

• UGV or UAV operating experience

• Field or functional testing background

• Cross-functional experience with production and service teams

• Basic programming knowledge (any language) — enough to read config files, understand scripts, or automate simple tasks

• Hobby interest in electronics, DIY hardware, or RC systems — this kind of curiosity fits right in

What we offer

• Probation period: 2 months

Why ARK Robotics

• Work on systems with real-world impact

• Ownership culture — fast decisions, no bureaucracy

• Direct feedback loop between engineering, testing, and deployment

• Build products that protect people and preserve freedom