ATE Software Engineer

Seas of Solutions; Zoetermeer; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension benefits

Job summary

Seas of Solutions in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, is seeking an ATE Software Engineer to join the R&D team, developing production ATE software for maritime safety equipment and driving test automation initiatives. You will collaborate closely with hardware and firmware engineers to transition products from development to reliable production testing.

The role requires 2–5 years in ATE or production test software, strong Python skills, test automation experience, and on-site work in Zoetermeer.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in ATE or production test software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python for test software development.
• Experience building and maintaining test automation.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, RS-485, RS-232 communications.
• Experience with databases (SQL) for test data storage and reporting.
• Ability to work on-site in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production ATE software for maritime safety products.
• Build and improve test automation frameworks to increase throughput and repeatability.
• Interface test software with hardware and instrumentation over Ethernet, RS-485, RS-232.
• Develop hardware interfacing routines for DUT communication and fixtures.
• Collaborate with hardware/firmware teams to define test requirements.
• Support NPI and bring-up of new ATE stations in production.
• Debug and resolve issues on production test systems.
• Maintain test result logging, traceability, and regulatory reporting.
• Document ATE software and station setup for production and support.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Debugging

Git

CI/CD

English communication

Education

Electronics/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

SQL

DUT interfaces

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

ATE Software Engineer

Zoetermeer, Netherlands (Head Office) | Full-time | Reports to Engineering Manager

About us

Seas of Solutions is a maritime technology company dedicated to making every journey safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Through our brands Kannad Marine, McMurdo, and Netwave, we develop and deliver advanced IT and electronic systems, including Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and safety beacons, to customers worldwide.

The role

We're looking for an ATE Software Engineer to join Seas of Solutions' R&D team in Zoetermeer, developing production Automated Test Equipment (ATE) software for maritime safety equipment sold under the McMurdo brand (EPIRBs, PLBs, VDRs, and AIS transponders). You'll build and maintain the Python software driving our production test systems, develop test automation across multiple product lines, and work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to take new products from development into reliable, repeatable production testing.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain production ATE software, primarily in Python, for test and calibration of maritime safety products
• Build and improve test automation frameworks to increase throughput, repeatability, and reduce manual test effort
• Interface test software with test hardware and instrumentation over Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-232
• Develop and integrate hardware-interfacing routines for DUT communication, fixtures, and instrumentation control
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers and production/quality teams to define test requirements and coverage
• Support introduction of new products into production test (NPI), including bring-up of new ATE stations
• Debug and resolve issues in test systems, including intermittent issues found on the production floor
• Maintain test result logging, traceability, and reporting to support regulatory and certification requirements
• Document ATE software, test procedures, and station setup for production and support teams
• Provide ongoing support and improvements to ATE systems already deployed in production

What you will offer

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in ATE or production test software development
• Strong proficiency in Python for test software development
• Practical experience building and maintaining test automation
• Familiarity with communication protocols: Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-232
• Experience with hardware interfacing, including instrumentation control, DUT communication, and test fixtures
• Experience working with databases (e.g., SQL) for storing, querying, and reporting on test data
• Prior experience developing ATE for production product testing
• Strong debugging skills that span the software/hardware boundary
• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to work across cross-functional and cross-regional teams
• Experience with test instrumentation such as power supplies, DMMs, RF test equipment, or signal generators
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD practices for test software
• A relevant technical degree (Electronics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar)
• Willing and able to work on-site in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands

Why join us

• Work on safety-critical technology that genuinely saves lives at sea, under a respected brand in maritime safety equipment
• A role at the heart of maritime safety technology, working on products used in real emergency situations worldwide.
• You'll join a multidisciplinary R&D team spanning software, firmware, and hardware, based in Zoetermeer, with the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from development through regulatory certification to production.
• A stable, established company with an international customer base, located in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands.
• Market-competitive salary and pension benefits
• A diverse and inclusive working environment