Test & System Engineer - Quadruped (human)

Test & System Engineer - Quadruped (human)

Location: Metzingen, Germany

Overview

In the Software Department, you will shape robotic solutions that redefine human–machine collaboration. You will work with cutting‑edge technology, set industry standards, and drive innovations within an agile, interdisciplinary team. You will participate in Scrum processes such as daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and reviews, and collaborate with other departments to deliver technically advanced and practically effective software solutions.

Your Mission & Responsibilities

As a Test & System Engineer – Quadruped, you will ensure the functionality, reliability, and safety of our quadruped robotic systems through structured system and hardware testing. You will validate robotic platforms before they pass quality gates and move into the next development or delivery phase. Working on real robot systems, you will execute integration tests, identify issues early, and collaborate with development and test automation teams to continuously improve product quality.

System Testing & Validation

• Plan, prepare, and execute System Integration Tests (SIT) on NEURA's quadruped robots
• Verify functions, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces across the complete robotic system
• Perform smoke and sanity tests as quality gates before SIT execution
• Conduct end-to-end testing across hardware, software, electronics, and mechanical subsystems
• Validate system behavior, performance, reliability, and safety requirements

Defect Management & Analysis

• Identify, document, classify, and track defects using Jira and related test management tools
• Create structured test reports, test result documentation, and defect analyses
• Support root cause investigations with development and engineering teams
• Ensure transparent communication of test status and product quality risks

Test Infrastructure & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and further develop test benches, test rigs, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Collaborate with Software Test Automation teams on automated test execution and CI/CD integration
• Support acceptance testing, compliance validation, and product qualification activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and quality standards

Must-have qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical field
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in system testing, hardware testing, or integration testing
• Solid understanding of robotic system architectures, including sensors, actuators, control systems, and communication interfaces
• Experience with testing methodologies such as black-box, white-box, regression, performance, and integration testing
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Jira, Xray, or TestRail
• Good knowledge of Git and version control workflows
• Python skills for test automation and scripting
• Understanding of communication protocols such as gRPC, CAN, EtherCAT, UDP, and TCP/IP
• Practical experience using measurement and testing equipment, e.g., oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• English language skills required

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Experience with ROS 2 or comparable robotics middleware frameworks
• Experience testing robotic, automation, automotive, or other complex mechatronic systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD environments such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
• Experience with compliance testing, EMC testing, or functional safety validation
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems

Location

Metzingen, Germany