Senior Embedded Systems Test Engineer (All genders)

• 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.

Do you have experience in Software testing?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, You thrive in the lab and enjoy "breaking" things to make them better, and you have a deep understanding of how software interacts with physical circuitry., * 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.

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.