System Test Engineer

Xsens; Enschede; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Tax perks

Flexible hours

Work from home

Volunteer time off

Fresh fruit

Financial planner

Social events

Job summary

Xsens is a leading high-tech company based in Enschede, the Netherlands, specializing in sensors, software, and analytics for movement digitization. The System Test Engineer will shape QA across hardware, firmware, PC software, cloud services, and mobile apps, driving quality and process improvements in a fast-growing product portfolio.

Based in Enschede, you will lead testing activities, design comprehensive test strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of system-level testing experience with integrated hardware/software.
• Ability to design and execute detailed test cases from requirements.
• Experience testing across embedded, desktop, mobile, and cloud platforms.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++ for test automation.
• Experience with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• English communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently; mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end testing across hardware, firmware, PC software, cloud services, and mobile apps.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and validate workflows.
• Develop test plans and release strategies for multi-platform products.
• Create and execute manual and automated tests, driving QA improvements.
• Translate requirements into comprehensive acceptance criteria and test coverage.
• Mentor team members to grow testing capabilities.

Skills

System-level testing

Test case design

Multi-platform testing

Python/C++ automation

CI/CD pipelines

Analytical thinking

English communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / EE

Tools

CI/CD tools

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Do you enjoy delivering best-in-class products? Do you have a background in digital electronics and product development? Are you interested in working for a growing and innovative high-tech company, where passion and innovation are part of our core values? We'd love to have you!

Who is Xsens

Xsens is a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement. Xsens serves the entertainment, health & sports, humanoid robotics and automation & mobility markets. Our innovations enable our customers to capitalize on the value of movement by transforming data into meaningful and actionable insights. Partnering with leading global brands such as Electronic Arts, Netflix, Toyota, Siemens, NVIDIA, Scania and over 1000 sports organizations/research centers/universities, Xsens is creating extraordinary outcomes that move humanity forward. Xsens is a portfolio company of Francisco Partners, visit www.xsens.com to learn more.

Your role as a System Test Engineer at Xsens

As a System Test Engineer, you will play a key role in expanding our QA capabilities as we continue to grow our product portfolio and market reach. You will have a significant influence in shaping our testing methodologies and quality standards. You will be primarily responsible for testing entire systems and applications in integrated environments, ensuring that all components work seamlessly together across our hardware, firmware, PC software, cloud platforms, and mobile applications.

You will be based in Enschede, the Netherlands, with excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership development as our QA team expands. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on product quality while working with cutting-edge movement technology.

If you are excited about the opportunity to lead quality assurance for innovative products that transform how we understand and analyze movement, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering exceptional quality across our entire product ecosystem while building the next generation of our QA capabilities.

• Perform comprehensive end-to-end testing across our complete product ecosystem including hardware devices, embedded firmware, PC software, cloud services, and Android/iOS applications
• Work with multidisciplinary development teams to ensure seamless integration between all system components and validate complete user workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand acceptance criteria and system requirements, ensuring complete test coverage
• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and release strategies for complex multi-platform products
• Develop and execute both manual and automated testing approaches
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and establish quality assurance standards

Your skills and experience

Xsens is looking for an independent and proactive System Test Engineer who thrives in an environment where initiative and a can-do attitude are highly valued. You have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in system-level testing, preferably with integrated hardware/software products
• Proven ability to design and execute detailed test cases based on requirements and specifications
• Experience with testing across multiple platforms (embedded systems, desktop applications, mobile apps, cloud services)
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++ for test automation (preferred)
• Experience with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• English communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong mentoring skills and willingness to help grow team capabilities
• Passionate about delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations

Nice to have:

• Experience with motion sensing, IoT devices, or sensor-based products
• Knowledge of real-time systems and embedded software testing
• Familiarity with mobile app testing frameworks and cloud API validation
• Programming experience in Linux/Linux Embedded

Working at Xsens

We value ingenious ideas, no matter where they come from. We believe diverse thoughts, voices, and backgrounds make us stronger as a company. We know that it is through collaboration with people from all walks of life that we make the most positive impact as an organization.

Join Xsens’ innovative, ambitious, and international team, where your ideas and talents make an impact. Along with a competitive compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and help you thrive.

• 28 paid vacation days with an option to buy, sell, or carry over days, giving you flexibility to manage your time off as appropriate to your situation
• Tax perks for your sports memberships and bicycle purchase; so staying active is easier than ever.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home, helping you balance life and work
• Paid volunteer time: Through our partnership with Stichting Present, you have the opportunity to give back to the community during office hours
• Fuel up with complimentary fresh fruit in the office to keep you energized throughout the day
• Our partnership with Equip gives you on-demand access to a dedicated financial planner who provides clear guidance and a concrete plan for wealth building, pensions, and major life events.
• Enjoy company social events as well as fun, informal activities organized by our staff association. From movie nights and sports clinics to cooking classes and LAN parties, there’s always something happening to connect and have fun