Trainee/Junior QA Engineer

Ajax Systems is an international technology company and Europe's largest producer of security systems. We are looking for a new team member for the Video Devices unit for the Trainee/Junior QA Engineer position. The Video Devices unit implements the full cycle of creating Ajax video products – from concept to serial production. We combine expertise in mechanics, hardware, image quality, optics, embedded systems, and networking. Our goal is to create technologically complex and competitive devices that combine communication stability, high image quality, and production scalability.

Required knowledge and skills:

• Technical education or training in electronics, radio engineering, embedded systems, computer engineering, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of the development and testing lifecycle of devices.
• Understanding of testing theory fundamentals (types of testing, test documentation, defect lifecycle).
• Basic knowledge of hardware interfaces UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO.
• Basic understanding of electronics (signals, simple electrical circuits, RC circuits).
• Knowledge of Linux console basics or a desire to quickly master it.
• English at a technical documentation reading level.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a desire to understand how devices work.
• Willingness to learn and work with new testing tools.

Will be a plus:

• Practical experience from academic, personal, or pet projects.
• Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, or other embedded platforms.
• Basic skills in using an oscilloscope or logic analyzer.
• Understanding of the embedded device development process.
• Knowledge of Python, Bash, or other programming language basics.
• Interest in video / streaming / encoding systems.

Tasks:

• Performing functional testing of embedded / hardware devices under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Verifying device operation according to test scenarios.
• Analyzing logs and basic work with the Linux console.
• Participating in verifying the operation of hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO).
• Assisting in defect localization and documentation.
• Creating and updating test documentation (test cases, checklists, scenarios).
• Conducting exploratory testing during the development of new features.
• Close collaboration with QA, Hardware, and Embedded Engineers.

We offer:

• Training and mentorship from an experienced team.
• Opportunity to develop in the field of embedded and hardware device testing.
• Work on a world-class product used in over 180 countries.
• The opportunity to propose and implement your own ideas.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Corporate English classes.
• Opportunity to participate in an internal beta testing project of Ajax security systems.
• Discounts from partner companies.
• Discounts on company products.

Ajax Systems is a Ukrainian success story that has grown into a global product. Ajax devices are trusted by over 4.5 million end-users and 330,000 PRO-users in more than 180 countries. The company offers comprehensive solutions for protecting residential and commercial properties of various scales. Today, Ajax's portfolio includes over 280 devices for intrusion detection, video surveillance, fire safety, and automation.