Automation Engineer

Огляд

STARK is a European defense tech company operating across Germany, Ukraine, Sweden, the UK, and Greece, with a core R&D center in Ukraine. The company develops autonomous unmanned systems, including the Virtus loitering munition. Its approach is simple: Battlefield to Lab — direct feedback from military operators is rapidly translated into product improvements, without long feedback loops or unnecessary bureaucracy. The focus is on real-world validation and fast iteration. STARK is looking for people who are ready to build technological advantage with speed, ownership, and impact.

Обов'язки

• development, implementation, and maintenance of automated test benches for electronic components and finished products (Functional Test, End-of-Line Test)
• design of electrical circuits, connections, test fixtures, and test software
• development of software for automated product testing, including:

  • DUT power management

  • communication with DUT via UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet

  • measurement of electrical parameters (voltage, current, frequency, temperature)

  • processing of test results (Pass / Fail)

  • storage of test results in databases or files

  • visualization of results via GUI for operators

• integration of measuring equipment into test benches (programmable power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters, oscilloscopes, programmers, other measuring and control devices)
• development of electrical circuits for DUT connection and preparation of related technical documentation
• participation in drafting technical specifications for test boards, cables, and auxiliary equipment
• ensuring stability, repeatability, and reliability of product testing in serial production
• preparation of technical documentation for test equipment (electrical diagrams, schematics, connection diagrams, operator manuals)

Вимоги

• experience as an automation engineer, test engineer, embedded engineer, or related role in electronics manufacturing
• experience developing test automation software in Python, C#, or similar languages
• experience working with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
• experience integrating measurement equipment and sensors
• solid understanding of electronic circuit principles
• ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and datasheets
• hands-on experience with laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.)
• experience working with microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, AVR, or similar)
• experience designing PCB or test boards
• experience with industrial protocols (RS-485, Modbus, SCPI)
• experience working with databases (SQLite, PostgreSQL, or similar)
• understanding of production automation and electronic product testing principles
• experience writing technical documentation

Умови

• location: Kyiv, Ukraine
• official employment under Ukrainian legislation with the possibility of military reservation subject to applicable regulations
• occasional business trips to European offices for knowledge exchange and collaboration with international teams
• professional development through role-specific training and English language learning