Become a Key Player in Advanced System Verification!

About the position

As a company highly evolved from its origin of purely making mechanical products, Rheinmetall Nordic is now highly dependent on the many technical disciplines working very well together during product engineering and product development phases before successful handovers are done to production in-house or at supplier locations.

Test and Verification play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of current and future projects at Rheinmetall Nordic. As a Test and Verification Engineer, you will work closely with—and report to—the Test and Verification Management in your daily tasks.

In this role, you will collaborate extensively with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electro, Electro‑Optics and System Dynamics engineers throughout the projects, as well as with production engineers and technicians in the production environment.

The work of the role is to a high degree tied to the at any times the valid technical requirements according to contractual obligations in the projects.

For test environment and daily work, a variety is to be expected, including a certain share of field testing and participation in environmental test programs which are typically conducted partly in in-house and partly at external test houses in the region.

The ability to understand the holistic view from customer requirements, via engineering and development phases until delivery to production is a strength however not mandatory for the role.

Both recently educated persons and persons with a high level of working experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of test and verification activities.

• Execution of test and verification procedures.

• Documentation and reporting of test and verification results.

• Development of software systems test scenarios and procedures.

• Execution of software system tests.

• Documentation and reporting of software system test outcomes.

• Engineering‑level testing across relevant components and systems.

• Formal requirements‑based testing and verification.

We believe this is you

• Engaged and capable within test and verification, with experience from system, sub‑system or component level.

• Communicates clearly and works well with others, contributing positively to team dynamics.

• Technically skilled and able to navigate and learn complex systems effectively.

• Comfortable and passionate about working in a cross-disciplinary environment, including working together with systems engineering, mechanical, software, electro, electro-optical, electro-mechanical, system dynamics engineering, and with production engineers and technicians.

• The ability to see the holistic view and the relevant context from the customer’s point of view in the daily work. Including understanding to some extent typical use cases in the end user environment.

• Experience with defense‑relevant European and American environmental qualification standards (AECTP and MIL standards) (preferably).

• Experience from the defense industry (preferably).

• Formal technical bachelor, or above (preferably).

• Recently educated or with high level of working experience (both appreciated).

• High level of competence in Azure DevOps environment for software test development, conduction and reporting.

Location

Nøtterøy until summer 2026, then newly renovated offices in Skoppum, Vestfold, Norway.

We offer

• An agile, innovative, and collaborative work environment.

• Meaningful projects supporting allied military users.

• Strong opportunities for professional and personal development.

Our core values are respect, openness and trust – the foundation of everything we do.

As part of our team, you will join a culture that encourages initiative, innovation and new ways of thinking. Our mission is to develop and deliver systems to our allied military users, with a strong emphasis on protection and precision. You will be part of an organisation that is rapidly evolving, socially relevant and committed to environmental responsibility.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Rheinmetall Nordic AS has been an established player in the Nordic region for over half a century, located in Nøtterøy, Vestfold. The company works closely with the Armed Forces and world-leading technology companies to develop capabilities for current and future needs. Rheinmetall Nordic AS is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, which has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and exports to over 40 countries.

As part of Rheinmetall AG, Rheinmetall Nordic AS has access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise, as well as international career opportunities. The company specializes in high-performance observation, target acquisition, fire control systems, and weapon accessories. A top-tier engineering department keeps Rheinmetall Nordic at the forefront of global defence technology, making it an ideal strategic partner for both military users and the defence industry in developing new capabilities for the world’s armed forces.

At Rheinmetall Nordic, you will be part of a highly qualified, multidisciplinary team of dedicated colleagues developing the next generation of defence products. You will receive thorough training in our products and working methods.

Rheinmetall Nordic AS is empowered by its diverse workforce. We foster a positive working environment where equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We believe diversity creates value, attracts talent, and makes life more interesting. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, including race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, and more.

The skillset listed in this vacancy serves as a guideline and describes the ideal candidate. However, even if you don’t tick every box, you may still be the right person for the role – so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have what it takes.

Security Culture and Clearance
We maintain a strong security culture and work systematically to protect people, information, and assets. As part of this, relevant candidates will undergo background checks, and the selected candidate must be eligible for security clearance in accordance with applicable national requirements.