Lead QA Engineer (Mechatronics team)

Dwarf Engineering is a Ukrainian product & engineering company shaping the future of DefenseTech.
We create game-changing tech solutions that ease the work and save the lives of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, giving them the advantage they need.
Our mission is to make advanced defense technologies accessible and to deliver them faster where they matter most.

We are seeking a QA Lead with a strong hardware and systems background to oversee the full validation lifecycle of our next-generation edge devices. This role ensures that every new hardware design, electronic subsystem, and integrated drone-mounted payload meets functional, environmental, and operational requirements before deployment. The QA Lead will manage both structured indoor validation and coordinated outdoor flight-testing operations, acting as the central point of quality accountability across the hardware development pipeline.
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If it sounds like you:
 

• Taking full ownership of quality and the final sign-off feels like a natural part of your work;
• An instinct for not just finding bugs, but for conducting deep root-cause analysis that connects lab data to real-world failures;
• Managing complex, multi-stage test cycles and coordinating multiple teams is one of your core strengths;
• Clear documentation, structured issue tracking, and effective collaboration with engineers define your working style;
• A meticulous attention to detail is your default mode when planning, executing, and evaluating tests;
• A strong desire to not only deliver quality but also to mentor others, define standards, and improve processes for the whole team.

Responsibilities:
 

• Perform end-to-end hardware validation for edge devices, covering electrical, mechanical, thermal, and system-level testing;
• Develop and maintain test benches, validation setups, and measurement tools;
• Coordinate and execute outdoor drone-based flight tests, ensuring hardware meets all pre-flight readiness criteria;
• Analyze lab and field test data, document issues, and drive root-cause investigations with engineering teams;
• Establish and maintain QA standards, documentation workflows, and requirement-to-test traceability;
• Manage hardware risk assessments and ensure compliance with internal safety and operational guidelines;
• Promote quality best practices and mentor team members on structured validation processes.

Hard skills:

    •    Strong background in hardware QA, electronics validation, or embedded systems testing;
    •    Experience with edge computing hardware (SoMs, SBCs, GPUs, sensors, radios, power systems);
    •    Ability to design and execute structured test plans, covering functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental dimensions;
    •    Proficient with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and thermal measurement tools;
    •    Experience documenting results, tracking design issues, and communicating findings clearly;
    •    Familiarity with UAV or robotics platforms is beneficial (not required for piloting);
    •    Strong organizational and coordination skills for managing multi-step field testing cycles. 

What we offer:
 

• Work for Ukraine's victory at DefenseTech company, where your work directly contributes to strengthening our country's defense capabilities and achieving victory;
• We guarantee full official employment from day one;
• Reservation of employees from day one, subject to relevant documents;
• Flexible schedule, you can begin your workday anytime up to 12:00 PM, finishing accordingly (8 working hours+1 hour lunch) with 1 day of work from home per week;
• You will receive a full technical setup and height-adjustable desks;
• Our office is located in Kyiv (left bank).

Join us if you want your work to have a real impact!