Senior Integration & Test Engineer

SWITCH; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

Hybrid work options

Autonomy & ownership

Team events & social moments

Job summary

SWITCH in Amsterdam seeks a Senior Integration & Test Engineer to lead the integration, verification and validation of complex autonomous aerial systems. You will drive requirements translation, integration of avionics and ground equipment, and thorough test campaigns.

The role demands 5+ years in systems integration with aerospace or autonomous systems, hands-on scripting, and strong problem-solving skills. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems integration, verification, validation and flight testing.
• Experience taking complex systems from investigation through validation and operational use.
• Practical experience with aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Working knowledge of PX4, MAVLink and flight controllers.
• Hands-on skills in scripting, configuration, log analysis and test equipment.
• Experience with HIL, SIL, telemetry replay, test automation or fault injection is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements and field issues into system requirements, acceptance criteria and validation plans.
• Integrate avionics, radios, sensors, payloads, PNT, edge computers, mission software and ground equipment.
• Maintain system architecture, interfaces, wiring, networking and configuration documentation.
• Investigate and resolve issues across multiple systems and interfaces.
• Build and use integration rigs, HIL environments and instrumented test platforms.
• Prepare test procedures, flight-readiness evidence and go/no-go recommendations.
• Analyze test data, manage anomalies and verify corrective actions.

Skills

5+ years experience

PX4 & MAVLink

Scripting & log analysis

HIL/SIL & test automation

Root-cause analysis

Flight testing

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Systems/EE/Mechatronics/Robotics/Software

Tools

HIL

SIL

Telemetry replay

Job description

* Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Integration & Test Engineer to lead the integration, verification and validation of complex autonomous aerial systems. The role combines system integration, root-cause analysis, test planning, flight readiness, technical release and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate operational requirements and field issues into system requirements, acceptance criteria and validation plans.
• Integrate avionics, radios, sensors, payloads, PNT, edge computers, mission software and ground equipment.
• Maintain system architecture, interfaces, wiring, networking and configuration documentation.
• Investigate and resolve issues across multiple systems and interfaces.
• Build and use integration rigs, HIL environments and instrumented test platforms.
• Prepare test procedures, flight-readiness evidence, contingency actions and technical go/no-go recommendations.
• Analyse test data, manage anomalies and verify corrective actions against acceptance criteria.
• Produce technical release documentation, installation instructions, operational limitations and rollback procedures.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in systems integration, verification, validation and flight testing.
• Experience taking complex systems from investigation and root-cause analysis through validation, release and operational use.
• Practical experience with aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Working knowledge of PX4, MAVLink and flight controllers.
• Hands-on skills in scripting, configuration, log analysis, test equipment and field troubleshooting.
• Experience with HIL, SIL, telemetry replay, test automation or fault injection is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, technical writing and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Direct contract with our client
• 27 vacation days (based on full-time)
• Flexible working hours with hybrid working options and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• A high level of autonomy, responsibility, and ownership.
• A collaborative culture supported by company events, team activities and social moments.