Hardware QA Engineer

About the role

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. We are a team of QA Engineers responsible for ensuring the highest level of reliability and development quality for UAV systems. Our work focuses on creating gold-standard testing and validation processes for complex engineering solutions in real-world environments. 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. 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 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

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