Test & System Engineer - Quadruped (human)

NEURA Robotics; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking a Test & System Engineer – Quadruped to ensure the functionality, reliability, and safety of our quadruped robotic systems through structured system and hardware testing. You will execute integration tests on real robot platforms, identify issues early, and collaborate with development and test automation teams to continuously improve product quality.

You will plan SITs, verify sensors and actuators, perform smoke tests, and validate end-to-end performance across

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in system testing, hardware testing or integration testing.
• Solid understanding of robotic system architectures, including sensors, actuators, control systems and interfaces.
• Experience with testing methodologies such as black-box, white-box, regression, performance and integration testing.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Jira, Xray or TestRail.
• Good knowledge of Git and version control workflows.
• Python skills for test automation and scripting.
• Understanding of protocols like gRPC, CAN, EtherCAT, UDP and TCP/IP.
• Practical experience using measurement and testing equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• English language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute System Integration Tests (SIT) on NEURA's quadruped robots.
• Verify functions, sensors, actuators, and interfaces across the complete robotic system.
• Perform smoke and sanity tests as quality gates before SIT execution.
• Conduct end-to-end testing across hardware, software, electronics, and mechanical subsystems.
• Validate system behavior, performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Identify, document, classify, and track defects using Jira and related test management tools.
• Create structured test reports, test result documentation, and defect analyses.
• Support root cause investigations together with development and engineering teams.
• Ensure transparent communication of test status and product quality risks.
• Develop and maintain test benches, test rigs, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• Collaborate with Software Test Automation teams on automated test execution and CI/CD integration.
• Support acceptance testing, compliance validation, and product qualification activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and quality standards.

Skills

Robotic systems

Test methodologies

Python scripting

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Xray

TestRail

Git

Job description

Your Mission & Challenges

At NEURA Robotics, we are building the next generation of cognitive robots. As a Test & System Engineer – Quadruped, you will ensure the functionality, reliability, and safety of our quadruped robotic systems through structured system and hardware testing.

You will play a key role in validating robotic platforms before they pass critical quality gates and move into the next development or delivery phase. Working directly on real robot systems, you will execute integration tests, identify issues early, and collaborate closely with development and test automation teams to continuously improve product quality.

System Testing & Validation

• Plan, prepare, and execute System Integration Tests (SIT) on NEURA's quadruped robots
• Verify functions, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces across the complete robotic system
• Perform smoke and sanity tests as quality gates before SIT execution
• Conduct end-to-end testing across hardware, software, electronics, and mechanical subsystems
• Validate system behavior, performance, reliability, and safety requirements

Defect Management & Analysis

• Identify, document, classify, and track defects using Jira and related test management tools
• Create structured test reports, test result documentation, and defect analyses
• Support root cause investigations together with development and engineering teams
• Ensure transparent communication of test status and product quality risks

Test Infrastructure & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain test benches, test rigs, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Collaborate closely with Software Test Automation teams on automated test execution and CI/CD integration
• Support acceptance testing, compliance validation, and product qualification activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and quality standards

What we can look forward to

Must-have qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical field
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in system testing, hardware testing, or integration testing
• Solid understanding of robotic system architectures, including sensors, actuators, control systems, and communication interfaces
• Experience with testing methodologies such as black-box, white-box, regression, performance, and integration testing
• Hands‑on experience with test management tools such as Jira, Xray, or TestRail
• Good knowledge of Git and version control workflows
• Python skills for test automation and scripting
• Understanding of communication protocols such as gRPC, CAN, EtherCAT, UDP, and TCP/IP
• Practical experience using measurement and testing equipment, e.g., oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• English language skills required

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Experience with ROS 2 or comparable robotics middleware frameworks
• Experience testing robotic, automation, automotive, or other complex mechatronic systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD environments such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
• Experience with compliance testing, EMC testing, or functional safety validation
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems