Systems Integration & QA Engineer (Defense Tech)

Location: Munich, Germany; onsite

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures software-defined, scalable unmanned systems and mission simulation technologies for defence applications.

What you will do

• Assemble and configure simulator hardware, including PCs, networking equipment, VR devices, HOTAS peripherals, and other tactical equipment.
• Execute software testing in the Mission Simulation environment, including VBS4 and custom C++ modules.
• Build QA processes from the ground up, including test protocols, test plans, and bug-tracking workflows.
• Collaborate with software engineers by translating performance issues into clear technical feedback and actionable bug reports.
• Validate software updates and releases on physical simulator setups before tactical training and customer demonstrations.
• Systematically reproduce complex software and integration bugs to support rapid resolution.

Requirements

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in software QA testing, system integration, or a related hardware-software role.
• Hands-on experience assembling IT or simulator hardware and configuring Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience defining QA processes, writing structured test plans, and managing bug-tracking workflows.
• Strong technical communication skills for translating user-facing issues into actionable information for software developers.
• Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with VBS4, Unreal, Unity, or other simulation engines and complex tactical gaming environments.
• Basic Python or PowerShell scripting skills for test and operating-system configuration automation.
• Defence-sector experience or knowledge of military operations and tactics.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a small, specialized Mission Simulation team based in Munich.
• Collaborate with platform and command-and-control teams across unmanned aerial, surface, and electronic-warfare systems.
• Develop realistic simulators for rigorous testing, high-stakes demonstrations, and tactical training.
• Contribute to systems designed to support NATO Allies and their partners in contested environments.