Lead Test Engineer

Avular; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Travel cost reimbursement

Team events

30 days vacation

Office in Strijp-T Eindhoven

Job summary

Avular is seeking a Lead Systems Test Engineer to drive system-level testing for our physical robots and drones from our Eindhoven office. You will define test strategies, build and run test benches, and lead a team to deliver mature testing processes across mechanical, electronics and software domains.

You will mentor test engineers, shape release decisions with evidence-based testing, and own the test tooling stack including DAQ, data analysis and automation scripts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical or Electrical Systems Engineering.
• Experience coordinating system-wide testing for multidisciplinary products.
• Ability to define test strategies and ensure traceability across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define company-wide testing processes and system-level strategies.
• Hands-on testing of multidisciplinary hardware and integration tests.
• Create clear test plans and cases for robotics products.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electronics, embedded and manufacturing teams.
• Coach test engineers and promote mature testing practices.

Skills

Mechatronic systems

System integration

Test leadership

Hardware testing

Test automation

Data analysis

Requirement management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronic/Mechanical/Electrical Systems Engineering

Tools

DAQ

Test benches

Python/Bash

MATLAB

Job description

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.

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

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:

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)

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

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.