Junior Test Engineer

  Leiden Area
  Full time (40 hours per week)
  Junior

About this job

We are currently looking for a Junior Test Engineer to join the team in the Leiden Area.

As a Test Engineer, you will join a team focused on the design, development, and integration of advanced electronics systems for the international space industry. The projects involve satellite simulation and testing solutions, including Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), TTC and TM/TC systems, RF and optical modems, and data processing platforms. The position supports the full life cycle of product testing—from development and integration to post-delivery analysis—within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

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Job details

Junior Test Engineer

Main responsibilities 

  • Execute testing activities at Module (PCB), Sub-assembly, Unit, and System levels using defined procedures
  • Perform system-level integration and maintain configuration control
  • Develop and validate automated test scripts using Python
  • Troubleshoot hardware and system anomalies both pre- and post-delivery
  • Design and implement test setups and environments for current and next-generation products
  • Clearly document test environments and configurations
  • Translate technical requirements into actionable test procedures in collaboration with HW/SW engineers
  • Prepare detailed test reports and assist in the creation of delivery data packages

Requirements

  • MBO level 4 in electronics or a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (HBO)
  • Practical experience with standard electronic test and measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators, waveform generators)
  • Familiarity with RF systems is considered a plus
  • Experience in setting up and maintaining automated test environments is advantageous
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong attention to detail, team-oriented, proactive, and hands-on approach
  • Demonstrated ownership of assigned tasks and activities
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills in English 

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Junior Test Engineer?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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Our story

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At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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How to apply

Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl or apply directly through our website.

Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.