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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** IBA - **Location:** Louvain-la-Neuve (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve), Belgium - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Regression Testing, Systems Architecture, Strategies of Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Performance Testing, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Pytest, Gitlab-ci, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9a55e442386e7ad3 ## About the Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Engineer to join our team in the development of medical electronic systems that integrate embedded software, FPGAs, and custom electronics. In this role, you will define and implement end-to-end test strategies to ensure the functional safety, reliability, and compliance of our devices with medical regulatory standards., * Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field. * Solid understanding of embedded electronics for regulated systems, including microcontrollers, FPGAs, analog/digital interfaces. * Hands-on experience with communication protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, etc. * Proficient in test bench development and automation using tools like Python or LabVIEW * Experience with measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and debugging techniques. * Comfortable working with version control (Git) and CI tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) to integrate tests into development pipelines. * Familiarity with requirements-based testing, traceability, and formal verification practices in regulated industries.Meticulous, analytical, and structured approach to validation. * Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. * Proactive mindset with a focus on quality and patient safety. Nice to Have * Experience in the development or validation of medical devices under ISO 13485, IEC 62304, or IEC 60601. * Knowledge of risk management (ISO 14971) and functional safety (e.g., IEC 61508). * Familiarity with design controls, V&V planning, and documentation for regulatory submissions. Life at IBA ## Description * System Analysis: Understand the system architecture of embedded medical devices (microcontrollers, FPGAs, analog/digital components) and derive test strategies based on functional and safety requirements. * Test Strategy Development: Define and document test plans for unit, integration, and system-level validation, ensuring traceability to product requirements and compliance with standards like ISO 13485 and IEC 60601. * Test Framework Architecture: Specify and develop a pytest-based test infrastructure, including software frameworks, automation tools, and hardware interfaces design for reproducible, traceable testing. * Automation & Execution: Design and implement automated test scripts for functional validation, performance testing, and regression testing. * Issue Analysis & Reporting: Execute test campaigns, analyze results, report anomalies, and collaborate with design teams to support root cause analysis and resolution. * Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, firmware, FPGA, and quality teams to ensure test coverage meets regulatory and risk management requirements (e.g., ISO 14971). ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Algorithm That Nearly Killed Me: When Testing Isn't Enough](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2110-the-algorithm-that-nearly-killed-me-when-testing-isn-t-enough) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)