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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Design Engineer - **Company:** ARX Robotics GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Robotic Automation Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Jama (Software), Information Technology, Polarion - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-design-test-engineer-m-f-d-arx-robotics-gmbh-8732389 ## About the Role * A strong background (5+ years) in test engineering, V&V, or system safety, ideally from a regulated industry like defense, aerospace, or automotive. * An academic foundation in systems engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. * Experience guiding products through formal certification or military acceptance processes. * A talent for creating clear, effective, and unambiguous test cases from complex requirements. * Proficiency with requirements and traceability tools (such as DOORS, Polarion, or Jama Connect). * Experience testing embedded systems, ideally using HIL/SIL setups. * Familiarity with key safety standards (like MIL-STD-882E or the EU Machinery Regulation). * An interest in autonomous systems, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), or robotics platforms. * Excellent communication skills in English. Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further. ## Description This is your opportunity to shape the safety and reliability of next-generation autonomous systems. As a Senior Test Design Engineer at ARX Robotics, you will be at the heart of our verification and validation efforts, ensuring the robotic platforms we build are robust, safe, and ready for real-world challenges. You will join a team dedicated to excellence, where your work directly contributes to our mission of enhancing security and operational effectiveness for our partners. This role is for you if you are driven by technical rigor and motivated by the challenge of certifying cutting-edge technology in a safety-critical domain. 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