Verification & Validation Engineer E-Bike System

Viiala AG; Bern; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Value sharing

Modern working location in Bern

Job summary

Viiala AG is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer for its e-bike system in Bern. You will define strategies, develop plans, and execute tests from lab validation to production readiness, ensuring requirements are met across hardware, software, and vehicle functions.

You will work across concept validation, vehicle integration, and field feedback, collaborating with hardware, embedded software, quality, and partner teams to drive robust product validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering or similar.
• At least five years of experience in system verification, validation or testing of complex electromechanical products.
• Experience in automotive, e-mobility, robotics, industrial automation or consumer electronics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define verification and validation activities for system requirements across hardware, software and vehicle functions.
• Develop test plans, test specifications and acceptance criteria for vehicle, subsystem and component level validation.
• Ensure requirements traceability from definition through verification and release.
• Verify integration of supplier systems such as drive unit, battery, display, connectivity modules and charging systems.
• Execute functional, performance and robustness testing on prototype and pre-production vehicles.
• Plan and conduct vehicle-level validation activities including rider evaluations and field testing.

Skills

Fluent English

German a plus

Education

Electrical / Mechatronics / Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

Test benches

Data acquisition

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Viiala is a Swiss-based mobility company redefining what cycling stands for: from one option among many to the option people actively choose. Viiala wants to challenge and disrupt the cycling industry. Viiala is building the next generation of premium e-bikes, with R&D hubs in Switzerland and Dubai. Engineered with 95% of components sourced from Europe and the USA, Viiala also plans to assemble in Europe.

Unveiled in 2025 as part of the Honourable Merchants Group and launching its inaugural bikes in 2028, Viialaʼs first model enters a new, untapped technological and innovation-led market in the segment. More than an e-bike, it is a statement of possibility — where engineering, aesthetics, and purpose converge to create the ultimate riding experience for the cities of today and the roads of tomorrow.

Do you share our passion for e-bikes?

Verification & Validation EngineerE-Bike System

Role Overview

As a Verification & Validation EngineerE-Bike System, you ensure that the bike system performs safely,reliablyand as intended throughout its development lifecycle. You define how we prove that requirements are met, develop validation strategies, execute testing fromcomponentto vehicle level, and support the journey from prototype toseriesproduction.

Youhave the opportunity towork across the complete product, from early concept validation in the lab, through vehicle integration and test riding, all the way to production readiness and field feedback.

Key Responsibilities

Verification & Validation Strategy

• Define verification and validation activities for system requirements across hardware,softwareand vehicle functions
• Develop test plans, test specifications and acceptance criteria for vehicle,subsystemandcomponentlevel validation
• Ensure requirements traceability from definition through verification and release

SystemIntegration &Testing

• Verify integration of supplier systems such as drive unit, battery, display, connectivitymodulesand charging systems
• Execute functional, performance and robustness testing on prototype and pre-production vehicles
• Plan and conduct vehicle-level validation activities including rider evaluations and field testing
• Investigate system-level issues and coordinate root cause analysis across software,electronicsand mechanical domains

Quality, Compliance & Homologation

• Support EMC, environmental, vibration,durabilityand reliability testing
• Supportverification activitiesrequiredfor regulatory compliance and homologation of speedpedelecs
• Review test results with quality , document findings and drive corrective actions with development teams
• Contribute to risk assessments, FMEA activities and safety-related validation tasks

Path to Production

• Support validation of manufacturing processes, end-of-line tests and production diagnostics
• Verify production software releases and configuration management processes
• Support manufacturing partners during pilot builds and production ramp-up
• Ensure lessons learned from validation activities are incorporated into future product releases

Working Across Teams

• Work closely with system, hardware, embedded software,quality,appand backend teams
• Collaborate with suppliers, developmentpartnersand external test laboratories
• Communicate validation status,risksand recommendations to project stakeholders

Profile & Experience

Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering or similar
• At least five years of experience in system verification, validation or testing of complex electromechanical products
• Experience in automotive, e-mobility,robotics,industrialautomationor consumer electronics is highly desirable

Experience

• Experience defining and executing system-level verification and validation activities
• Strong understanding of requirement-based development and traceability management
• Hands-on experience with test benches, data acquisitionsystemsand diagnostic tools
• Experience debugging integratedhardwaresystems involving embedded software,electronicsand communication networks
• Familiarity with CAN-based systems and distributed electronic architectures
• A plus: Functional safety,cybersecurity,FMEA and homologation processes

Mindset

• Takes initiative and drives topics to a solution
• Enjoysworkingininterdisciplinaryteams
• Thrives in fast-moving, early-stage product development
• Enjoys finding root causes in complex interdisciplinary systems

Skills & Competencies

• Customer-centric mindset, with deep appreciation for premium consumer experience
• Entrepreneurial and innovative attitude
• Passion for cycling, performance sports, and mobility innovation
• FluentinEnglish ; Germanis a plus
• Fluent English; German or Swiss German an advantage given the Switzerland base.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Central role connecting quality, testing, and engineering across the entire product.
• Opportunity to shape quality, validation, and problem-solving processes from the ground up.
• Broad exposure across mechanical, electrical, software, connectivity and system integration – rather than ownership of a single component.
• High impact on product reliability, compliance, and launch readiness.
• A hands-on role where you will work directly with prototypes and real product issues, not just manage processes from a distance.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape a pioneering premium e-bike brand from the ground up.
• Collaboration with world-class innovators, engineers, designers, and partners.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives, value sharing
• A culture built on passion, performance, and innovation
• Opportunity to build something truly new in mobility
• Join a highly ambitious international team
• Modern working location in Bern

• If you have any questions, please contact us on [e-mail].