Embedded Test & Integration Engineer

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Embedded Test & Integration Engineer

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Field: Semiconductor

Type: Full-time

What youre going to do

As a Embedded Test & Integration Engineer at the company, you'll ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced metrology software in a dynamic environment that is constantly evolving due to technological advances and our international growth ambitions.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and implementing test plans and strategies based on software and system requirements throughout the software development life cycle.
• Designing and specifying detailed test cases for complex embedded systems, ensuring thorough testing and reliability.
• Setting up and managing test environments for different levels of testing, including software and system integration.
• Executing and overseeing testing at various stages, from unit testing to system-level validation, ensuring seamless software integration.
• Analysing and debugging issues during testing and after software release, providing insights for ongoing improvement.
• Generating comprehensive test reports, offering analysis and actionable recommendations based on test results.

Who youll be working with

You will join the company's Software Group, within the Design and Engineering (D&E) department. Within the Software Group you will join a small, young team of QA engineers from various backgrounds. The environment is collaborative and informal, focused on agile methodologies to ensure open communication, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. As a growing scale-up, our flat structure fosters a close-knit culture where initiative and innovation are encouraged, and social activities, from lunches to sports events, help build strong team bonds.

Who you are

With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you excel in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to develop, implement and refine testing strategies ensures that quality and performance standards are consistently met. Thriving both independently and within a collaborative team, you navigate international and dynamic settings with ease.

You also have:

• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing test plans and strategies specifically for embedded systems and complex software development life cycles.
• Proficiency in test scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, and Python, and experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience with setting up and managing test environments for software and system levels, including integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines and configuration management tools.
• Strong skills in analysing and debugging issues during testing and post-release, with a track record of generating comprehensive and actionable test reports.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Git, Jira, and CI/CD, with ISTQB Foundation Level certification being a plus.

What can you expect from us

Getting on board now is a great opportunity to grow with the company from a technical, personal, and financial perspective.

Our starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:

• we value your work-live balance;
• time for some relaxation: 240 hours of holiday per calendar year (based on 40 hours);
• 8% of your annual salary (gross) holiday allowance;
• Commuting allowance;
• Discount on your health insurance;
• We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!
• Besides a challenging role where you can utilize the full extent of your professional knowledge.