Harsh-Environment Hardware Validation Engineer (Radar Systems)

Robin Radar; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension plan

Commuting allowance

30 days paid holiday leave

Training and certifications

High-quality equipment

Job summary

Robin Radar is seeking an System Validation Engineer to ensure our integrated electrical and mechanical systems withstand harsh environments. You will configure hardware, instrument tests, and troubleshoot failures, collaborating with I&D Engineering, Operations and external labs to deliver reliable results.

You will lead test plans, perform root-cause analyses, and ensure traceability through formal reports while maintaining high standards and clear communication with R&D teams and customers.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Engineering with a focus on Mechanics or Electromechanics.
• 3+ years in validation and validation or test engineering for integrated hardware-software systems.
• Proven ability to apply MIL-STD-810, NATO STANAG, and CE standards.
• Experience managing thermal, vibration, shock, and EMC test campaigns at external facilities.
• Hands-on assembly, instrumentation, and root-cause analysis skills for hardware failures.
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence as traceability tools.
• Experience using FEA or thermal simulation software to predict hardware stress.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Calm under pressure with strong, solution-oriented communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hardware readiness and instrumentation: Prepare the Device Under Test from mechanical assembly to electrical configuration. Instrument systems with sensors to validate technical specifications before laboratory dispatch.
• Test plan creation and execution: Design and execute rigorous test plans aligned with product specifications. Apply international standards like MIL-STD-810, NATO STANAG, and CE.
• Root-cause analysis and data translation: Investigate mechanical failures and electrical degradation during test campaigns. Translate sensor data into clear, actionable feedback for R&D.
• External lab coordination: Serve as the main technical contact for external test laboratories. Provide precise instructions and parameters, then evaluate raw data to write final conclusions.
• Traceability and reporting: Consolidate raw data and test logs into formal engineering reports with 100% traceability to original product requirements.

Skills

MIL-STD-810 knowledge

NATO STANAG knowledge

CE standards knowledge

Thermal, vibration, shock, EMC test-ex

Root-cause analysis

Hands-on assembly and instrumentation

Communication under pressure

Fluent English

Calm under pressure

Strong, solution-oriented comunicación

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering (Mechanics or Electromechanics)

3+ years in validation/test engineering for hardware-software systems

Tools

Jira

Confluence

FEA software

Job description

Robin Radar is seeking an System Validation Engineer to ensure our integrated electrical and mechanical systems withstand harsh environments. You will configure hardware, instrument tests, and troubleshoot failures, collaborating with I&D Engineering, Operations and external labs to deliver reliable results.

You will lead test plans, perform root-cause analyses, and ensure traceability through formal reports while maintaining high standards and clear communication with R&D teams and customers.