QA Engineer (m/w/d) Embedded Systems & Test Automation

October 21, 2026

Office

Senior

München, Germany

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German
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Description

QA engineering role in a company that builds communication and metering technology for smart grids, where quality assurance covers both the hardware and the software portfolio. The engineer owns the product-safety strategy, develops and extends automated tests with Robot Framework, Python and GitLab CI/CD, and grows system, integration and browser test coverage for embedded devices. The work includes network-level testing (Ethernet, mobile radio, IPv4/IPv6, DNS), root-cause analysis based on logs and network traces, quality KPIs and technical reviews. The position is full-time at a central Munich site with flexible working hours and a benefits package.

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Responsibilities

Develop and optimise automated tests for the hardware and software portfolio with Robot Framework, Python and GitLab CI/CD
Extend the test architecture and build reusable Python test libraries
Design test strategies, test catalogues and suitable test procedures for embedded devices
Identify gaps in test coverage and derive improvement measures
Build automated API, integration, system and browser tests
Cover network technologies such as Ethernet, mobile radio, IPv4/IPv6 and network services
Integrate automated tests into GitLab pipelines and analyse failed test runs
Investigate technical error patterns using logs and network traces
Develop reproducible test cases and work closely with software developers on root cause analysis
Develop meaningful quality KPIs and evaluate new test methods and technologies
Independently maintain test areas and coordinate tasks via GitLab issues
Support the team through technical exchange plus code and test reviews

Requirements

Completed degree in computer science, engineering or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in test automation
Solid Python knowledge, ideally also Robot Framework and GitLab CI/CD
Strong analytical skills to systematically analyse complex technical defects
High quality standards and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
Independent working style and familiarity with agile development processes
Ideally experience with embedded systems and embedded Linux
Experience with API, integration, system and end-to-end tests
Knowledge of network technologies: IPv4/IPv6, DHCPv6, DNS, routing
Advantageous: Wireshark, Selenium or Playwright
Knowledge of Smart Meter Gateways, smart grids, BSI TR-03109 or Common Criteria completes the profile
Very good German and good English language skills