Software Test Engineer / Test Automation Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026.
We’re looking for an experienced Software Test Engineer / Test Automation Engineer to help build and evolve a test platform for a manufacturing client. This isn’t a test-case-writing role. You’ll actively shape the architecture, setup and growth of the test framework together with the team.
Start: ASAP
Workload: 100%
Location: 90% remote, 2 days per month on-site in the Düsseldorf/Wuppertal area (travel costs reimbursed)
Industry: manufacturing
Language: English required (C1 or higher), German is a plus
What you’ll do
Support a device app platform initiative, focusing on structuring and evolving the testing of generic platform components
Separate the app tests from the current test environment to create a clearer, more scalable test approach
Contribute actively to a new QEMU-based test framework that is currently in development
Build and optimise test frameworks and test environments, including HIL/SIL test setups
What you bring
5+ years of professional experience in software testing and test automation
Strong hands-on experience in Qt-based environments and GUI testing
Squish for GUI test automation
Robot Framework and Python
Docker, Kubernetes and Linux
QEMU
HIL/SIL test benches and Jenkins
Proven experience setting up and optimising test environments and automation solutions
A proactive, communicative, team-oriented way of working
Experience in international project teams