Robotics QA Engineer (ROS, Gazebo, Python & Jira)

MOV.AI - The Robotics Engine Platform™; Porto Salvo; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MOV.AI is seeking a hands-on Robotics QA Engineer to validate the quality, reliability, and safety-related behavior of our Autonomous Mobile Robot software platform. This role combines ROS-based test automation, test management, failure analysis, and collaboration with Robotics, Backend, Frontend, and DevOps teams.

The ideal candidate understands robotic systems, simulations, and software validation in complex environments, and will focus on delivering repeatable validation for robot workflows

Qualificações

• Robotics experience with robot software systems and navigation/localization concepts.
• Python-based automated validation development and data extraction/analysis.
• Simulation-based regression testing to validate robot behavior.
• Traceability of verification activities across releases and tests.

Responsabilidades

• Validate robot behavior in simulation environments and on real hardware where applicable.
• Develop automated Python-based validation scripts and maintain regression suites.
• Execute, maintain and map test coverage to software releases.
• Analyze ROS bags, logs, and simulation outputs to reproduce defects.
• Collaborate with Robotics, Backend, Frontend, and DevOps teams to improve product quality.
• Support release readiness assessments and risk-based testing.

Conhecimentos

Robotics

Python Automation

Simulation

Test Management

Software Quality Engineering

Ferramentas

Jira

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MOV.AI is a robotics software company building the autonomy platform that powers the next

generation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in large-scale industrial and logistics environments.Our platform enables fleets of robots to navigate, localize, and operate reliably in complex real-world sites — from major international airports to continental warehouse operations. We work with leading hardware partners and deploy at scale across Europe and beyond.

Role Summary (Executive Overview)

We are looking for a hands-on Robotics QA Engineer responsible for validating the quality,reliability, and safety-related behavior of our Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) software platform.

This role combines:

• ROS-based test automation
• Test management and traceability
• Failure analysis and root cause investigation
• Collaboration with Robotics, Backend, Frontend, and DevOps teams
• Structured quality processes and release validation

Important:

This is not a traditional manual QA role and not a web application testing role.

The ideal candidate understands robotic systems, simulations, system interactions, and softwarevalidation in complex environments.

What We Really Need (Core Candidate DNA)

The ideal candidate brings four key dimensions:

• Understands how robotic software behaves in real and simulated environments
• Thinks in robot behavior, state machines, navigation flows, and sensor interactions
• Comfortable validating complete robot workflows, not only isolated functions
• Understands the difference between software defects, configuration issues, and environmentalconditions

Critical:

This role is best suited to candidates with experience beyond web application testing.

2. Simulation-Based Validation Expert

• Understands the value and limitations of simulation
• Able to create repeatable and automated validation scenarios
• Comfortable working with Gazebo / Ignition environments
• Understands robot-world interactions, sensors, localization, navigation, and obstacle avoidance concepts

Must be capable of:

• Defining realistic test scenarios
• Validating system behavior across software releases
• Translating customer issues into automated simulation tests

3. Structured Quality Engineer

• Passionate about traceability and repeatability
• Can organize large test suites across multiple product releases

Strong understanding of:

• Release validation

Important:

We need somebody who brings engineering rigor to quality assurance.

• Reads logs, ROS bags, and diagnostic outputs
• Works closely with developers to reproduce and isolate issues

Strong expectation:

• ~70% hands-on validation and automation work

No Go:

Candidates who only execute predefined manual test scripts and cannot investigate technical issues independently.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS (Non-Negotiable)

Robotics

• Experience working with robots and robotic software systems
• Navigation and localization concepts

Python Automation

• Automated testing development
• Data extraction and result analysis

Simulation

• Simulation-based regression testing

Test Management

• Traceability of verification activities

Software Quality Engineering

• Release validation

NICE-TO-HAVE (Strong Differentiators)

• Strong understanding of ROS1 and/or ROS2
• ROS debugging basics
• Sensor fusion understanding
• Cybersecurity testing awareness
• Headless simulation execution
• Interaction with ROS through rospy and/or rclpy
• Xray, Zephyr, or similar test management tools

What the Candidate Will Actually Do

• Validate robot behavior in simulation environments
• Develop automated Python-based validation scripts
• Execute and maintain regression test suites
• Verify navigation, localization, obstacle avoidance, and safety-related functionality
• Interact directly with ROS Topics, Services, and Actions during test execution
• Analyse ROS bags, application logs, and simulation output
• Investigate defects and support root cause analysis
• Maintain structured test repositories and Jira test cycles
• Map software releases against test coverage and validation results
• Collaborating with Robotics, Backend, and Customer Success teams to improve product quality
• Support release readiness assessments

Dealbreakers

• No robotics software experience
• No Jira-based test management experience
• Unable to analyze technical failures independently
• No interest in working hands-on with robotic systems

Position Framework

Reporting Line

Reports to the QA Team Lead or directly to the Director R&D, depending on the final organizational structure.

• Works closely with Robotics Team, QA Team, DevOps Team, Product Management
• Plays a key role in enabling:

• Robust and stable AMR behavior
• Safe and secure AMR operations
• Granting customer-oriented usability of Robotics Stack

Work Arrangements

• This position requires regular on-site presence at the Company's office for a minimum of three (3) working days per week.
• The remaining working days may be performed remotely, subject to business requirements