Junior Manual QA Engineer (Hardware / IoT)

Embrox Solutions is a hardware & software product engineering company with offices in Lviv, Ukraine and Tallinn, Estonia. We design and build connected products — from smart home devices and fitness equipment to healthcare and energy solutions — that end up in real hospitals, gyms, homes, and studios worldwide. Our teams cover the full product cycle: embedded firmware, hardware design, mobile/web apps, and cloud connectivity.
We’re looking for a proactive Manual QA Engineer (Junior level) to join our QA team and own the testing of our IoT products end-to-end — the physical device, its firmware, the companion app, and the cloud layer that connects them.
(Please note: we consider candidates from Lviv only, office-based role.)
Necessary skills and qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in manual QA (software and/or hardware)
Solid understanding of QA fundamentals: test case design, test plans, bug lifecycle, reporting
Experience testing physical devices/hardware integrations, or strong motivation to grow into hardware testing
Conceptual understanding of embedded systems and connectivity protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, MQTT)
Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail or similar)
High attention to detail and comfort working with test benches and lab equipment
Intermediate+ English (team and client communication)
Readiness to work full-time from the Lviv office
Would be a plus:
Experience testing IoT / connected devices, wearables, or smart home products
Familiarity with basic electronics and lab tools (multimeter, power supply, oscilloscope)
Experience with API testing (Postman)
Basic scripting for test automation (Python)
Understanding of hardware communication protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, BLE, Zigbee
Responsibilities:
Design, document, and execute manual test cases covering hardware, firmware, companion app, and cloud connectivity
Test physical prototypes and production devices together with embedded firmware and connected software
Set up and run test scenarios on lab test benches
Log, track, and verify bug fixes in Jira; write clear, reproducible bug reports
Collaborate closely with embedded, hardware, and software engineers throughout the release cycle
Maintain and improve test documentation, checklists, and QA processes
Participate in requirements and design reviews to catch issues early in the product cycle
We ensure your growth with:
Competitive salary with regular reviews
Modern projects with cutting-edge technologies
Excellent space for your personal and professional development
Low level of bureaucracy with a lack of multi-level management
Attractive work environment: The modern and stylish office with ergonomic workstations, creative zones, and innovative spaces
Paid vacations and sick leaves
Accountant support
Educational Events
Free English classes
Amazing team buildings.