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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

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 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
Prepare documentation, reports, and provide feedback on product stability and safety

QUALIFICATIONS

1+ years of experience in hardware testing
Experience in embedded testing
A solid understanding of testing theory (functional, integration, system)
Knowledge of Linux
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

Role

Hardware QA Engineer

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