Job description
In today’s world of constant global security challenges, innovation in defense is no luxury. After years of budget cuts, military personnel needs to train and work with inadequate and insufficient equipment. We have an opportunity to change that.
At Intelic, we are a group of highly committed professionals building one of the fastest-growing start-ups based in Amsterdam. We create advanced software for unmanned systems in the defense sector. As a software company at our core, we build intelligence that give unmanned platforms the speed, coordination and reliability that critical missions demand. Our technology ensures that decisions are made with accuracy when it matters most.
Responsibilities
As a Validation Engineer at Intelic, your mission is to ensure our products are reliable, safe, and field-ready. You act as the critical link between our development teams and the end users. Your focus will be on validating technical performance, conducting hands-on testing, and gathering feedback from users in the field. You take ownership of validation procedures, provide detailed system insights to the engineering teams, and support the continuous improvement of our Command & Control systems. Whether you are preparing a system for a mission or troubleshooting during a live operation, your work ensures that our technology performs precisely as it should when it matters most.
In practice, this means:
Prepare and configure systems for field testing and customer delivery
Execute structured validation and acceptance tests for reliability, safety and compliance
Monitor system behavior during field exercises and live operations
Identify, diagnose and resolve technical issues in real time
Collect structured feedback from operators and translate findings into product improvements
Document test outcomes and system behavior, and contribute to the creation and refinement of validation criteria
Job requirements
What You Will Bring
You are a hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of how integrated systems behave in the field. With experience across hardware, software, and communications, you take ownership of validation from setup to execution. You are confident working with uncrewed systems, troubleshooting issues under pressure, and translating field performance into meaningful product feedback. A structured and detail-oriented mindset enables you to communicate effectively with both technical teams and end users. You are also comfortable working in fast-changing environments and willing to travel internationally on short notice to support field operations.
Your skillset includes:
At least 3 years of experience in system validation, field engineering, QA, or a similar technical role
Experience with embedded electronics, system wiring, communication protocols, and software integration. Skilled in troubleshooting, reading schematics, and performing field repairs.
Experience with uncrewed systems (such as UAVs or UGVs) in both operational and maintenance contexts
Proficiency with mission planning tools, RF communication systems, and diagnostic equipment
Skilled in technical writing, including validation reports and precise documentation of system behavior
Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments, with the ability to learn new tools quickly and adapt to fast-changing, high-pressure environments
What Success Looks Like in Your First Year
You have led multiple validation cycles, ensuring systems are ready for real-world deployment
Field issues are consistently identified early and translated into meaningful product improvements
Validation processes and documentation standards have become more structured and reliable
Strong collaboration is established across engineering, product, and operational teams
Why Join Intelic
Talented Team: Collaborate with some of the brightest engineers and defense experts in the Netherlands.
Scale-up Momentum: Join at a pivotal growth stage where you can help shape both the product and the company.
Hands-On Testing: See your work in action through regular real-world field testing.
Meaningful Impact: Contribute to mission-critical technology that directly improves safety and effectiveness in defense operations.
Innovation at the Core: Tackle complex engineering challenges and push the boundaries of autonomy in defense.
What We Offer
At Intelic, you will be part of an ambitious scale-up where teamwork, learning and impact drive everything we do. Growth happens quickly here, giving you the chance to take ownership and shape your career from the start. We build together and back our people with benefits that support life in and out of work.
Benefits & Perks:
Salary including 8% holiday allowance
25 vacation days per year, based on full time employment
Bike plan
Sports membership
Travel reimbursement
Pension
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Sabina at sabina@intelic.ai
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland
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