Test & System Engineer - Quadruped (human)

Neura Robotics GmbH
Metzingen, Germany
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) JIRA Automation of Tests Communications Protocols Continuous Integration Middleware EtherCAT White-Box Testing Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Python (Programming Language) Robotic Automation Software System Testing
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Job description

At NEURA Robotics, we are building the next generation of cognitive robots. 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 play a key role in validating robotic platforms before they pass critical quality gates and move into the next development or delivery phase. Working directly on real robot systems, you will execute integration tests, identify issues early, and collaborate closely 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, * 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 together with development and engineering teams
  • Ensure transparent communication of test status and product quality risks

Test Infrastructure & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop and maintain test benches, test rigs, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
  • Collaborate closely 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

Requirements

  • 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, * 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

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