Working Student QA (Hardware & Driver Testing)
Location: Aachen
Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative solutions for the protection of people, data and communications that meet the highest standards. We are the world's leading manufacturer of hardware security modules and compliance solutions in a wide range of industries such as automotive, banking, telecommunications and many more.
With our global network of partners and customers, we contribute to making digital information and infrastructures secure worldwide. Become part of our team and help us make the digital world more secure - together we are shaping the future of IT security.
Your tasks
- Support the setup, execution, and documentation of hardware and driver tests for Utimaco products.
- Test hardware-related software components and drivers across multiple operating systems, such as Linux, Windows, and other relevant environments.
- Assist in validating the interaction between hardware, firmware, drivers, and operating systems.
- Support debugging and root-cause analysis of hardware, driver, and system-level issues.
- Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and similar measurement devices to support testing and investigation activities.
- Assist with PCB-level analysis, basic circuit-level tasks, and review of hardware behavior during testing.
- Carry out soldering, rework, and preparation of electronic assemblies as required.
- Support hardware development, prototyping, and validation activities.
- Assist in creating and maintaining test setups, test documentation, lab measurements, and validation reports.
- Work closely with QA Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Software Developers, and other technical teams to identify issues and improve product quality.
- Contribute to making hardware and driver testing more structured, repeatable, and visible within the engineering process.
Your profile
- You are currently studying Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- You have a basic understanding of hardware development, electronics, PCB design, or circuit-level concepts.
- You are interested in hardware testing, driver testing, embedded systems, operating systems, and technical problem solving.
- You have basic hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, or similar devices.
- You are comfortable performing soldering or are willing to further develop your soldering and electronics rework skills.
- Basic knowledge of PCB designs, electronic components, and hardware debugging is desirable.
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows, device drivers, firmware, scripting, or test automation is a plus.
- Basic programming or scripting knowledge is desirable, for example Python, Bash, C, C++, or similar.
- Experience with 3D printing, prototyping, or mechanical enclosures is a plus.
- You are structured, careful, curious, analytical, and willing to learn.
- You enjoy working hands-on with hardware, test setups, measurements, and technical systems.
- You are comfortable communicating in English in an international team.
We offer
- An open and friendly corporate culture, characterized by constructive and collaborative teamwork.
- Support for your future plans through a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific conditions).
- Early birds and night owls alike can shape their workday thanks to a flexible working model.
- We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or special occasions.
- Utimaco is growing and embraces diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nations who speak 45 different languages.
