Lead Systems Test Engineer
Location: Eindhoven (Strijp-T) | Hours: 40 hours per week | Employment type: Direct employment
We're looking for a Lead Systems Test Engineer to join the Avular Team!
At Avular, we build physical mobile robots, drones and driving robots from the ground up. We're looking for a systems-minded test lead who combines hands-on testing of real, multidisciplinary hardware with a push for systematic process improvement in a young, dynamic robotics environment. You're a technical, quality-driven professional who makes sure that everything we ship results in mature products and processes, and who can coach test engineers and the organisation around them to mature Avular's test engineering competence.
🚀 YOUR MISSION
You can spread the importance of system integration and system-level testing of physical robots, and know how to balance rigid processes with an agile young company. You'll work across disciplines such as mechanical, electronics, embedded, and manufacturing to align the development team on the integration and test process. As a Senior/Lead Systems Test Engineer, you'll focus on defining company-wide testing processes, system- and hardware-level test strategies, and doing hands-on testing yourself when time permits.
You will contribute mainly to:
- Defining project- and system-level test strategies for physical robotic products
- Improving the test engineering way of working
- Creating clear test plans and dedicated test cases for multidisciplinary hardware
- Clarifying test requirements with engineers across disciplines
- Executing and overseeing tests, test benches and their planning
- Being thorough and detail-oriented in test execution and reporting
- Making well-balanced, evidence-based release decisions on physical products
⚡ WHAT YOU BRING
You have:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical or Electrical Systems Engineering
- At least 8 years of relevant integration and testing experience of multidisciplinary (mechatronic) products — not pure software test
- Been responsible for delivering complex mechatronic systems to market
- Coordinated with regulatory compliance or external testing partners
- Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English
As a testing professional, you have extensive experience with standard methods such as:
- Risk assessments (FMEA / TRA)
- Requirement management and configuration management
- System- and hardware-level test methods: Environmental, HALT/HASS, integration, and user-validation testing
- Analysing and quantifying physical measurement data and test results
- Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa)
And as a hands-on technical engineer, you can define and work with test tooling through:
- Measurement and sensor selection, data acquisition (DAQ) and processing
- Building and maintaining automated test benches and test rigs
- Scripting for test automation, DAQ and data analysis (Bash, Python, MATLAB)
It would be a nice bonus if you have:
- EMC testing experience
- HIL and/or SIL testing experience
- CE and FCC certification experience
- Version control of test assets and scripts (Git)
🔥WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
At Avular, work meets play in the best possible way. We're shaping the future of robotics, and we want you along for the ride. Here's what's waiting for you:
• Grow & Shine: Bring your vision and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
• We've Got You Covered: Salary based on experience level, A non-contributory pension scheme and travel cost reimbursement mean less stress and more focus on what you love
• Share in Success: As part of our participation plan, you'll benefit directly from the company's growth
• Play Hard: Game nights, Friday drinks, epic team events, and celebrations make our office more than just a workspace
• Recharge Your Way: Enjoy 30 paid vacation days (plus national holidays) to unwind, explore, or simply relax
• Fuel for Greatness: Savour the best coffee, fresh fruit, and snacks to power your day
• Innovation Central: Work at our brand new office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven, a buzzing hub of forward-thinking companies and cutting-edge ideas
🤖WHO WE ARE
At Avular, we're on a mission to revolutionise robotics:
"With gorgeous tech, we accelerate the creation of mobile robotic applications that shape a brighter future for all."
From our home base in Eindhoven, we design the tech behind autonomous robots, crafting drones and driving robots from scratch.
Are you our new colleague?
NB! Adding a motivation letter to your application would also be a big plus.
