System Verification Engineer

At Vitestro, transforming patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is simple but profound: to improve the lives of millions of patients. With a team of over 90 passionate professionals, we tackle the most complex challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare. Staffing shortages, an aging population, and the rise in chronic diseases are huge problems the healthcare sector is currently facing. At Vitestro, we’re on a mission to address these issues by improving patient care with our unique technology—and yes, we’re bloody serious about that! Our culture is driven by innovation, a can-do mentality, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s what sets us apart. If the thought of joining a dynamic, high-impact team excites you then we’d be thrilled to have you on board as we continue pioneering the future of healthcare.  

By combining AI-powered ultrasound and precision robotics, our team has developed the world’s first autonomous blood-drawing device: Aletta™. This innovation will revolutionize healthcare by enhancing efficiency and precision in patient care. As we achieved a major milestone with the launch of our device to our first customers, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as we expand further into European and US markets in the years ahead.  

We are looking for a system verification engineer with a passion for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of robotic systems. Together with our team of experienced systems, software, and mechanical engineers, you will be responsible for system verification of a medical device, including a 6 DOF robotic positioning system. You will contribute to defining and executing system verification activities and to the system release process, with a strong emphasis on automation.

Must-have 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in systems, mechanical, or related engineering disciplines, with experience in system verification and testing 

• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including professional roles and relevant internships in testing high-tech devices 

• Understanding of design processes 

• Python experience (to support the system release process tooling) 

• Fluent in English 

Nice to have 

• Experience with the testing of robotic systems, mechatronics systems, and/or medical devices 

• Flexible and open mindset, with ‘I will make it work’ mentality 

• Eager to drive his/her own development. 

What we offer 

• Competitive salary including pension plan 

• 25 days of annual leave based on a full-time position 

• Hybrid work model 

• Working together in a high-skilled team with our home base in Utrecht 

• Frequent out-of-work activities with our team, and annual company weekend away 

• Annual training budget of €2000  

• Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche: autonomous medical robotics 

We offer an environment where you can make a lot of impact, as you are joining a growing scale-up in MedTech. Our team of driven and talented colleagues enjoys solving the challenges in developing, manufacturing, and completing our breakthrough medical device. While working in an open culture, we strive for excellence in all domains. We believe in taking courage and like to challenge each other. We learn and teach, regardless of age, nationality or gender. 

Are you excited?  

We totally understand that and so are we! By joining us, you can play an active role in changing the future of health care. Excited to join our revolution? Then we’d love to hear from you!  

If you think you've got what it takes, but you don't meet all the requirements - we still recommend you apply. We would love to learn about your interest and experience, and consider if you can be a good fit for Vitestro. Nobody is a perfect fit, and we welcome applications with imperfections. We offer a learning environment where we grow together!