Software Test Engineer - Mipa (human)
LocationMetzingen / Riederich
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentSoftware Engineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 31, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live21h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field (Mechatronics/Robotics background preferred)
Proven experience in software testing, QA engineering, or test automation
Prior exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-software integrated products
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment alongside hardware, software, and AI teams
Solid domain knowledge of robotics systems – kinematics, autonomous navigation, sensor integration (LiDAR, ultrasonic, force/torque, vision), actuators
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression testing)
Proficiency in Python and/or C++
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, BDD)
Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and robotics software architecture
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Experience testing in simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo)
Understanding of real-time systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Experience with safety-critical systems testing standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
Exposure to human-robot interaction (HRI) testing, multimodal input validation (voice/gesture/touch), or AI/ML-driven behavior validation
Knowledge of CAN bus, EtherCAT, or other robotics communication protocols
Experience with cloud-based test infrastructure or fleet-level testing for robots
Skills
Python
C++
pytest
BDD
ROS
ROS2
Git
CI/CD
Gazebo
Isaac Sim
MuJoCo
CAN bus
EtherCAT
LiDAR
ultrasonic
force/torque
Your mission & challenges
Robot software & system testing
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Test and validate the full software stack powering MiPA, from navigation and manipulation to AI-driven behaviors and human-robot interaction.
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Verify functionality across robot software releases, ensuring stability, reliability, and performance in different environments and use cases.
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Execute manual and automated tests for distributed, real-time robotic systems running on embedded and cloud-connected platforms.
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Work closely with software, robotics, AI, and system engineers to identify issues, reproduce defects, and support root-cause analysis.
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Contribute to the validation of safety-related features and help ensure compliance with product quality and reliability requirements.
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Support field testing and real-world validation of robotic capabilities in environments such as homes, care facilities, and industrial settings.
Test automation & quality assurance
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites for software, system, and integration testing.
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Define test strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for new features and software releases.
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Analyze test results, identify regressions, performance bottlenecks, and unexpected system behavior.
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Create and maintain test documentation, test reports, and traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results.
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Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation workflows.
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Continuously improve testing processes, coverage, tools, and methodologies to increase quality and efficiency across the product lifecycle.
Cross-functional collaboration
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Partner with software developers, robotics engineers, AI researchers, and product teams throughout the development cycle.
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Help ensure that new features are released with high quality, reliability, and safety standards.
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Contribute to the overall stability and performance of MiPA by providing structured feedback and validation insights.
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Support a culture of quality by championing testing best practices and continuous improvement.
What we look forward to
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field (Mechatronics/Robotics background preferred)
•
Proven experience in software testing, QA engineering, or test automation
•
Prior exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-software integrated products
•
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment alongside hardware, software, and AI teams
•
Solid domain knowledge of robotics systems – kinematics, autonomous navigation, sensor integration (LiDAR, ultrasonic, force/torque, vision), actuators
•
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression testing)
•
Proficiency in Python and/or C++
•
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, BDD)
•
Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and robotics software architecture
•
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
•
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Nice to have skills
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Experience testing in simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo)
•
Understanding of real-time systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
•
Experience with safety-critical systems testing standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
•
Exposure to human-robot interaction (HRI) testing, multimodal input validation (voice/gesture/touch), or AI/ML-driven behavior validation
•
Knowledge of CAN bus, EtherCAT, or other robotics communication protocols
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Experience with cloud-based test infrastructure or fleet-level testing for robots