Hardware QA Engineer
Kyiv
Full-time
Permanent employee
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
About us
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
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, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.