Field QA Engineer, Robotics

Full-time position

Based (or regularly available) in Lviv

About Farsight Vision

Farsight Vision develops AI-powered geospatial intelligence solutions for defence and security operations. The platform transforms raw aerial and sensor data into real-time 3D environments, actionable analytics, and AI-assisted operational scenarios, enabling enhanced situational awareness, mission planning, and faster decision-making for both human operators and autonomous systems. We operate at the intersection of geospatial data, computer vision, and defense operations - and if that interests you, read on.

We are looking for an experienced Field QA Engineer to own the quality of the navigation software running on unmanned ground vehicles - validated against the real, physical unit in the field, not just in a simulator, and then to represent that quality live in front of customers and partners. This is not a desk-only QA role: roughly 70% of your time is hands-on testing (hardware, software, networking, and simulation), and the rest is running and supporting live demos - where you’ll set up the system, troubleshoot on the spot, and carry field feedback back to the engineering team. You will need to be comfortable working from a command-line/terminal interface (Linux shell, SSH, logs), just as comfortable with cables and connectors, and equally comfortable explaining what you’re doing to a non-technical audience abroad.

Responsibilities

• Test the robot as a full system - hardware, software, and the connection between them - not just the application layer
• Validate network and wireless connectivity between the robot and its control station, and diagnose connection issues (latency, packet loss, dropped links) when they occur
• Get physically hands-on with the unit: cabling, connectors, power, sensors - you are expected to understand the device, not just the screen showing its output
• Travel for field testing as needed
• Identify, reproduce, and clearly document bugs across hardware and software, and work directly with engineers to get them resolved fast
• Represent Farsight Vision at demos for international customers and partners - presenting the platform, fielding technical questions, and troubleshooting live
• Act as the link between engineering and the field/business context: collect feedback from demos and clients and translate it into clear, actionable input for the team
• When bandwidth allows, extend testing support to other Farsight Vision products (FSP platform, FSV app)

Requirements

• QA experience with hardware, embedded, or IoT-adjacent systems - not purely web/app QA
• Working understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP basics, wireless protocols, and how to diagnose connectivity problems
• Comfortable working hands-on with physical devices and basic diagnostic tools
• Basic knowledge of Linux terminal
• Basic knowledge of networking (IP address, VPN, ethernet, router vs switch, etc.)
• Advanced English (Upper-Intermediate+); able to present and troubleshoot live in front of international customers

Nice to have

• A hands-on electronics hobby - soldering, hardware tinkering, home lab, ham radio, or similar. If you’ve ever taken something apart just to understand how it works, that instinct is exactly what this role needs
• Prior QA experience on robotics, drones, or other physical/autonomous systems
• Prior experience presenting technical products to non-technical or business audiences
• Familiarity with network diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• Ability to pick up basic UAV piloting

Security Eligibility

Our platform is actively used by the Armed Forces in live operations. As an Estonian-Ukrainian defence technology company handling sensitive operational data, we have a responsibility - legal, ethical, and practical - to ensure the integrity of everyone on our team.

All candidates must be able to confirm the following:

• Neither you nor your close relatives (parents, spouse, siblings, children) reside in Russia, Belarus, or temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories
• You have no regular personal, financial, business, or professional contact with individuals in those territories
• You consent to a deeper security verification if the process advances to later stages

If any of the above criteria are not met, please do not proceed with your application

Why Farsight Vision

We are a startup operating under real-world conditions - our product is in active deployment, and the pace reflects that. This role is hands-on and sometimes unglamorous work - cables, field conditions, things that break in ways a spec never predicted - and we need someone who treats that as an interesting problem, not an inconvenience to complain about.

Flexible working hours. Paid vacation and sick leave. Direct access to founders and leadership.

Application Process

• Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience
• Interview with the Recruiter, QA Lead and Lead Robotics Engineer