Role & seniority: Senior Network Test & Automation Engineer

Design, build, and maintain lab and virtual test environments; develop and sustain automated test scripts
Execute manual and automated testing; troubleshoot, reproduce defects, and collaborate with developers to identify root causes
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, test frameworks, and tooling; document test cases, results, and improvements

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, or equivalent practical experience
Strong Python skills
Experience with network protocols
Familiarity with test frameworks/tools (Robot Framework, Jenkins, CI/CD)
Willingness to read/write C/C++ as needed

Antwerp, Belgium
Flexible/work arrangements; option for hybrid or flexible scheduling as offered by the employer

Full Description

Job Title: Senior Network Test & Automation Engineer – State-of-the-Art Systems

Location: Belgium, Antwerp

We are partnering with a global technology organisation developing state-of-the-art embedded systems. We’re looking for a hands-on Test & Automation Engineer who can validate complex systems, improve test processes, and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Design, build, and configure lab and virtual test environments
Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts (Python mandatory)
Perform manual and automated testing
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, test frameworks, and tooling development
Troubleshoot issues, reproduce defects, and collaborate with development teams to identify root causes
Dive into code (C/C++ or Python) when necessary to validate and solve problems
Document test cases, results, and improvements to continuously refine testing practices

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, or equivalent practical experience
Strong Python skills (essential)
Experience with network protocols
Knowledge of test frameworks and automation tools (Robot Framework, Jenkins, CI/CD)
Experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent) is a plus
Exposure to C/C++ software development is advantageous
Comfortable discussing architecture, test frameworks, and system behaviour at the whiteboard

This is a highly technical, hands-on role in a collaborative environment. You’ll be encouraged to challenge ideas, take ownership of medium-to-high complexity features, and shape the way testing and system validation is done across the organisation.