ATE Software Engineer.

ATE Software Engineer

Zoetermeer, Netherlands (Head Office)  |  Full-time  |  Reports to Engineering Manager

About us

Seas of Solutions is a maritime technology company dedicated to making every journey safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Through our brands Kannad Marine, McMurdo, and Netwave, we develop and deliver advanced IT and electronic systems, including Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and safety beacons, to customers worldwide.

The role

We're looking for an ATE Software Engineer to join Seas of Solutions' R&D team in Zoetermeer, developing production Automated Test Equipment (ATE) software for maritime safety equipment sold under the McMurdo brand (EPIRBs, PLBs, VDRs, and AIS transponders). You'll build and maintain the Python software driving our production test systems, develop test automation across multiple product lines, and work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to take new products from development into reliable, repeatable production testing.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain production ATE software, primarily in Python, for test and calibration of maritime safety products
• Build and improve test automation frameworks to increase throughput, repeatability, and reduce manual test effort
• Interface test software with test hardware and instrumentation over Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-232
• Develop and integrate hardware-interfacing routines for DUT communication, fixtures, and instrumentation control
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers and production/quality teams to define test requirements and coverage
• Support introduction of new products into production test (NPI), including bring-up of new ATE stations
• Debug and resolve issues in test systems, including intermittent issues found on the production floor
• Maintain test result logging, traceability, and reporting to support regulatory and certification requirements
• Document ATE software, test procedures, and station setup for production and support teams
• Provide ongoing support and improvements to ATE systems already deployed in production

What you will offer

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in ATE or production test software development
• Strong proficiency in Python for test software development
• Practical experience building and maintaining test automation
• Familiarity with communication protocols: Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-232
• Experience with hardware interfacing, including instrumentation control, DUT communication, and test fixtures
• Experience working with databases (e.g., SQL) for storing, querying, and reporting on test data
• Prior experience developing ATE for production product testing
• Strong debugging skills that span the software/hardware boundary
• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to work across cross-functional and cross-regional teams
• Experience with test instrumentation such as power supplies, DMMs, RF test equipment, or signal generators
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD practices for test software
• A relevant technical degree (Electronics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar)
• Willing and able to work on-site in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands

Why join us

• Work on safety-critical technology that genuinely saves lives at sea, under a respected brand in maritime safety equipment
• A role at the heart of maritime safety technology, working on products used in real emergency situations worldwide.
• You'll join a multidisciplinary R&D team spanning software, firmware, and hardware, based in Zoetermeer, with the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from development through regulatory certification to production.
• A stable, established company with an international customer base, located in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands.
• Market-competitive salary and pension benefits
• A diverse and inclusive working environment

Interested?

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Claire Zijderveld

Netwave Systems BV (Part of Seas of Solutions)

Human Resources Manager

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