QA Robotics Engineer

We are looking for a Robotics QA Engineer to join KWAN and work on an exciting project in the world of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)!
If you have experience in robotics software testing, simulation, ROS and Python automation, and enjoy investigating complex technical issues, this could be your next challenge! https://form.typeform.com/to/PYqxT8NO?opportunity=Joana%20Gon%C3%A7alves&channel=ITJobs

About KWAN
At KWAN, we connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, experience, and ambitions. Through our People Experience Partners, we support your professional growth, learning journey, and work-life balance every step of the way.

The Challenge

• Validate the quality, reliability and safety-related behaviour of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) software.
• Perform hands-on validation and automation across real and simulated robotic environments.
• Develop Python-based automated tests and maintain regression test suites.
• Create realistic simulation scenarios using Gazebo / Ignition Gazebo.
• Validate robotic workflows including navigation, localisation, obstacle avoidance and sensor interactions.
• Interact with ROS Topics, Services, Actions and Parameters during testing.
• Analyse ROS Bags, application logs and diagnostic outputs to investigate failures.
• Reproduce, isolate and investigate software defects, distinguishing software issues from configuration or environmental conditions.
• Design and maintain test cases, test plans, regression suites and release validation processes.
• Manage test execution, defects and traceability using tools such as Jira, Xray or Zephyr.
• Collaborate closely with Robotics, Backend, DevOps and Product teams to improve software quality.
• Support release readiness assessments and continuously improve validation coverage.

What you bring to the table

• Professional experience in Robotics Software Testing / QA Engineering.
• +4 Years of Experience in QA Engineering
• Strong knowledge of ROS1 and/or ROS2.
• Experience with Python and automated test development.
• Hands-on experience with Gazebo / Ignition Gazebo and simulation-based validation.
• Understanding of robotics concepts such as navigation, localisation, sensor interactions and obstacle avoidance.
• Experience working with ROS Topics, Services, Actions and Parameters.
• Experience analysing logs, ROS Bags and diagnostic outputs to investigate technical failures.
• Knowledge of test case design, regression testing, exploratory testing, defect reporting and release validation.
• Experience with Jira or similar test/defect management tools.
• Ability to investigate and reproduce technical issues independently.
• A structured and methodical approach to testing and quality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams.

What we offer

• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you – your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”

— Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
Do you identify with this opportunity? Then grab it and apply now!
https://form.typeform.com/to/PYqxT8NO?opportunity=Joana%20Gon%C3%A7alves&channel=ITJobs