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SW/HW Test Engineer

TXT GROUP Rome, Lazio, Italy

onsitefull-time

Salary: €33,000 - €38,000 / year

Posted Aug 8, 2026Apply by Sep 23, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Test Engineer (software + hardware), ~mid-level/senior (requires 5+ years experience)

    • Defence sector; focus on automated test environment development

  • Stack/tools

    • NI LabVIEW

    • Microsoft Visual Basic

    • C++

    • Measurement equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, vector analysers, RF generators

    • CAD tools for electrical schematics/drawings

    • (Nice-to-have) Linux, software testing experience, PLM/WindChill

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Analyze requirements

    • Design/specify test fixtures for microwave and digital video modules

    • Implement software/hardware upgrades to existing automated test benches for equipment/boards/modules

  • Must-have skills

    • 5+ years in software design

    • Proficiency in LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C++

    • Working knowledge of relevant measurement/RF instrumentation

    • Ability to use CAD for updates to drawings and electrical schematics

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Linux experience

    • Testing methodology/practice in software testing

    • PLM/WindChill knowledge

  • Location & work type

    • Not specified in provided text

    • Permanent contract (salary range: EUR 33k–38k gross/year depending on level)

Full Description

TXT e-Tech, a company within the TXT Group, is seeking a Test Engineer, specialising in both software and hardware, to develop an automated test environment for the defence sector.

Main responsibilities

Requirements analysis; Specification and design of test fixtures for microwave and digital video modules; Software and hardware upgrades and implementation on existing automated test benches for equipment, boards and modules.

Required technical skills

At least 5 years’ experience in software design; Knowledge of the NI LabVIEW, Microsoft Visual Basic and C++ programming languages; Knowledge of measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, vector analysers, RF generators); Knowledge of CAD software for modifying drawings and electrical schematics.

Optional technical skills

Knowledge of the Linux operating system; Experience in the field of software testing; Knowledge of PLM/WindChill.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a related field.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to work in a team, be proactive and flexible, possess problem-solving skills and be capable of end-to-end management.

Why choose TXT Group

Career opportunities in a fast-growing and rapidly changing company with young, international staff; Training on business-related topics; Corporate Benefits (health insurance, welfare, Ticket Restaurant, discounts as a group employee); The contract offered for this position is a permanent one, and the salary range for this position is between EUR 33.000 € and EUR 38.000 € gross per year. The grading/level will be defined during the selection process based on the candidate's profile and in accordance with the National Collective Labor Agreement (Metalworking Industry).

This position is open to all applicants regardless of gender, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198/2006. The company promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in all its forms.

Software DesignNI LabVIEWMicrosoft Visual BasicC++Measurement EquipmentCAD SoftwareLinuxSoftware TestingPLM/WindChillRequirements AnalysisTest Fixture DesignProblem Solvingmulti-location

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