Hardware Test & Verification Designer

At TOPIC we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter healthier and better. Are you a highly driven and ambitious

Hardware Test & Verification Designer with a passion for designing developing and executing cutting-edge hardware testing and ready to make a real impact on product quality and innovation

There is a lot of flexibility to educate yourself.

Gijs van Esch I Hardware Engineer at TOPIC Embedded Systems

What will you do as a Hardware Test & Verification Designer

As a Hardware Test & Verification Designer you are responsible for designing developing and executing hardware testing and validation for complex embedded systems. Applies strong electronics knowledge (schematics PCB design signal behavior) to optimize performance and identify issues. Develops and maintains automated test scripts (Python required; LabVIEW TestStand or C/C preferred) and conducts HIL reliability and environmental testing.

Your responsibilities as a Hardware Test & Verification Designer:

• Design develop and execute hardware testing validation and verification activities for embedded systems ensuring product reliability and compliance;

• Apply a solid understanding of electronics schematics PCB design and signal behavior to identify potential issues and optimize hardware performance;

• Conduct and support HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing as well as reliability and environmental qualification testing;

• Collaborate closely with embedded software and firmware teams; a hands-on programming mindset is preferred;

• Work in a structured plan-oriented manner maintaining high accuracy in documentation traceability and reporting;

• Take a consultative approach translating test results into clear and valuable recommendations for design improvements and product optimization;

• Act as a technical consultant capable of operating across different customer environments to ensure quality robustness and regulatory compliance of embedded hardware products.

What do we offer you

This will make you smarter:

• Strategic projects in complex high-tech environments

• Collaborate with other senior engineers and domain experts

• Access to advanced training through our TOPIC Academy

• Contribute to and lead tech events and knowledge sessions

This will make you better:

• Permanent contract

• An all-in benefits package (62.000 82.000 annually) including 13th month mobility pension extra holidays

• 26 vacation days (option to buy extra) pension scheme relocation support

This will keep you healthy:

• Good work-life balance flexible hours and hybrid working

• Inspiring office with daily fresh fruit and a gym

• Home office support for an inspiring work-from-home setup

• Regular fun social and sports events

What do you bring as a Hardware Test & Verification Designer

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Computer Science Embedded Systems or a related technical field;

• 5 years in hardware testing validation and verification;

• Strong understanding of electronics schematics PCB design and signal behavior;

• Proficient in Python (required); experience with LabVIEW TestStand or C/C is a plus;

• Familiarity with HIL testing reliability testing and environmental testing;

• Affinity with embedded software and firmware; hands-on programming skills are preferred;

• Plan-oriented and accurate with strong skills in documentation traceability and reporting;

• Able to interpret test results and translate them into actionable recommendations;

• Comfortable acting as a technical consultant across various customer environments ensuring the quality reliability and compliance of embedded hardware products;

• A good command of English and preferably Dutch language.

Our organization

Since 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world. Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI Web Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Embedded Computing Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TOPIC we believe that true innovation happens when people with different backgrounds ideas and perspectives come together. Every talent counts and every voice matters. Diversity strengthens our creativity and inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued. We build a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.