Embedded Software Test Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Embedded Software Test Engineer (Embedded/Python): Designing and implementing robust test suites and automated frameworks to validate firmware and hardware integration with an accent on HIL/SIL/MIL simulations and protocol analysis. Focus on identifying edge cases, troubleshooting complex hardware/software interactions, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific safety standards.

Location: Munich, Germany (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a defence technology company developing high-performance, software-defined autonomous unmanned systems for NATO Allies and Partners.

What you will do

• Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and procedures based on functional requirements and design specifications.
• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using Python and Robot Framework.
• Configure and operate HIL, SIL, and MIL simulation environments to validate software behavior in real-world scenarios.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers (CAN, SPI, I2C).
• Identify and track software defects, collaborating with firmware developers to verify fixes and perform regression testing.
• Ensure testing processes meet industry standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 62304, or DO-178C.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software testing or development.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with embedded RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) or bare-metal environments.
• Familiarity with communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
• Experience with Git, Jira, and lab equipment (Multimeters, Power Supplies, J-Link).

Nice to have

• Proactive "testing mindset" for identifying edge cases and failure points.
• Comfort working with evolving hardware prototypes and early-stage firmware.
• Ability to translate complex technical bugs into actionable reports.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within an R&D-driven Electronics Department in a high-energy environment.
• Opportunity to engineer first-class products that lead the global defence market.
• Focus on delivering deployable, high-performance technology to deter aggression and defend Europe.
• Collaborative environment turning visionary ideas into tangible technology.