Senior Embedded Systems Test Engineer (All genders)

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.

We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today.

About the team

Your mission

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Design: Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and procedures based on functional requirements and design specifications.

• Automated Testing: Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts (robotframework/Python).

• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL): Configure and operate HIL, SIL, and MIL simulation environments to validate software behavior in real-world scenarios.

• Debugging & Analysis: Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers (CAN, SPI, I2C) to troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions.

• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects; collaborate closely with firmware developers to verify fixes and perform regression testing.

• Compliance: Ensure testing processes meet industry-specific standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 62304, or DO-178C) where applicable. 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in embedded software testing or development.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Strong programming skills in scripting languages like Python.

• Experience with embedded RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) or bare-metal environments.

• Familiarity with communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C and CAN.

• Tools: Experience with Git, Jira, and lab equipment (Multimeters, Power Supplies, Debuggers like J-Link). 

Nice to have

• The "Testing Mindset": A proactive approach to identifying edge cases and potential failure points.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working with evolving hardware prototypes and early-stage firmware.

• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical bugs into actionable reports for stakeholders.

• German language skills.