Test & System Engineer - Quadruped (human)

Neura Robotics
Metzingen / Riederich, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with robotic system testing and a background in hardware validation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on testing experience in robotics and mechatronic systems
    — “Practical experience using measurement and testing equipment, e.g., oscilloscopes and logic analyzers”
  • Individuals who can bridge hardware and software testing with structured methodologies
    — “Plan, prepare, and execute System Integration Tests (SIT) on NEURA's quadruped robots”
  • Professionals with strong analytical skills and a background in system validation
    — “Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills”

Things to consider

  • English language skills are mandatory for communication and documentation
    — “English language skills required”
  • The role demands experience with multiple communication protocols and testing methodologies
    — “Understanding of communication protocols such as gRPC, CAN, EtherCAT, UDP, and TCP/IP”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with end-to-end testing across hardware and software systems
    — “Conduct end-to-end testing across hardware, software, electronics, and mechanical subsystems”
  • Emphasize your ability to document and analyze defects systematically
    — “Create structured test reports, test result documentation, and defect analyses”
  • Showcase your work with test benches and HIL environments in your portfolio
    — “Develop and maintain test benches, test rigs, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments”
  • Demonstrate your Python skills for test automation and scripting
    — “Python skills for test automation and scripting”
  • Include your knowledge of Git and version control workflows in your application
    — “Good knowledge of Git and version control workflows”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • plan and execute system integration tests on quadruped robots
  • identify and document defects
  • develop and maintain test infrastructure
Typical background
degree in electrical/mechatronics/mechanical engineering or computer science2+ years of professional experience in system testing

Skills & requirements

Required

System TestingHardware TestingIntegration TestingRobotic System ArchitecturesTesting MethodologiesTest Management ToolsGit And Version ControlPython For Test AutomationCommunication ProtocolsMeasurement And Testing Equipment

Preferred

Ros 2Ci/cd EnvironmentsCompliance TestingHardware-in-the-loop Systems

Stack & domain

PythonJiraXrayTestrailGitGrpcCANEthercatUDPTcp/ipROS 2Analytical ThinkingStructured Problem-solvingRoboticsMechatronicsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer Science

About the role

Original posting from Neura Robotics via Ashby

YOUR MISSION & CHALLENGES

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

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 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

WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

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

Source: Neura Robotics careers (Ashby)

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