Swarmer
defense tech
EmbeddedQALead
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“Embedded QA Lead at Swarmer. Skills: Embedded QA leadership, embedded systems testing, QA strategy, test planning and execution, hardware quality assurance. Lead and grow the QA team. Manage, mentor, and technically guide Embedded QA Engineers”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring the reliability, performance, and robustness of our hardware and its integration with our software solutions; catching hardware defects early
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset; Ability to investigate data; Ability to identify root causes; troubleshoot complex issues
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years in Quality Assurance, at least 3 years focused on embedded systems, 2+ years leading or technically guiding a team of engineers, grasp of testing methodologies and strategies, clear understanding of what it takes to ship a quality product, Hands-on experience with Single Board Computers (Raspberry Pi or similar Linux-based devices), Hands-on experience with microcontroller platforms (ESP32, STM32, Nordic, Silabs, TI, or comparable), understand how smart devices communicate with each other and with the cloud, Comfortable working in Linux, Comfortable working in the CLI, writing simple scripts to streamline your work, Experience troubleshooting issues across MQTT, Experience troubleshooting issues across MAVLink, Experience troubleshooting issues across CAN, Experience troubleshooting issues across I2C, Experience troubleshooting issues across UART, Experience troubleshooting issues across SPI, Ability to investigate data, Ability to identify root causes, Ability to document findings in clear, concise reports, A communicator and teammate, takes ownership, adapts to change, performs well under pressure
Nice to Have
Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), Knowledge of drone components, how they integrate, and common failure modes, Ability to write Bash or Python scripts to automate testing, Experience with wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, cellular), Understanding of virtualisation or containerisation, Background in Electrical or Radio engineering, can read electronic schematics, confidently use a multimeter, confidently use a caliper, confidently use an oscilloscope
What You'll Do.
Lead and grow the QA team
and technically guide Embedded QA Engineers
Own task distribution
and professional development for the team
Define and drive QA strategy for embedded hardware testing
Establish quality gates across hardware components
and system integration
Decide which tools and practices the team adopts
Oversee the creation and maintenance of test plans
Ensure coverage from initial concept through final deployment
Jump into manual testing when capacity or complexity demands it
Write automation scripts when capacity or complexity demands it
Troubleshoot complex issues when capacity or complexity demands it
Partner with the manufacturing team to define and audit quality control procedures on the production line
Catch hardware defects early
Serve as the primary point of contact for hardware quality
Align hardware and software teams
Champion continuous improvement across processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating closely with other R&D teams; aligning hardware and software teams
Communication Scope
Communication skills; document findings in clear, concise reports
Process & Methodology
task distribution, performance reviews, professional development management, test planning, test execution oversight
Full Job Description
WHY WE EXIST: Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large, coordinated teams — no pilots needed. Our technology has been battle-tested in Ukraine— the world’s most intense proving ground for drone warfare. In March 2026, we became the first Ukrainian defense startup to go public on NASDAQ, following a $15M Series A — the largest investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company since the start of the war. Working at Swarmer means operating at the intersection of engineering rigor and frontline reality. The problems and environments are complex, and the stakes are very real. We built this software to enable democratic nations to defend themselves. If you are motivated by building resilient systems that matter and by seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll find purpose here. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for someone who is skilled in leading QA team, testing embedded hardware solutions, and continuously improving how things are built and tested. As an Embedded QA Lead, you will provide both team and technical leadership, heading a team of Embedded QA Engineers and collaborating closely with other R&D teams. You will also be the quality cornerstone for our products, ensuring the reliability, performance, and robustness of our hardware and its integration with our software solutions, while staying hands-on with Embedded QA work when time permits. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Lead and grow the team. Manage, mentor, and technically guide a team of Embedded QA Engineers — own task distribution, performance reviews, and their professional development - Define and drive QA strategy. Set the overall QA roadmap for embedded hardware testing, establish quality gates across hardware components, firmware, and system integration, and decide which tools and practices the team adopts - Own test planning and execution. Oversee the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and reports — ensuring strong coverage from
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