Software Testing Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Proven experience in test automation development and integration testing.
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, Ansible, Selenium, PyTest, JUnit, Cucumber, etc.).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Experience with Python, and/or Java, or C++ for scripting and test automation.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI,…).
• Familiarity with Linux environments and scripting (Bash, Shell).
• Understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression).
• Experience with requirements management & traceability tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to learn basic Spanish if not already proficient.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in space, aviation, or safety-critical systems.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards, Galileo, or other GNSS-related programmes.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or virtualization for test environments.
• Certification in software testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts for Galileo ground systems, based on system requirements.
• Develop continuous integration / continuous testing (CI/CT) pipelines to support system validation and regression testing.
• Analyse requirements and translate them into test cases and automation scenarios.
• Perform integration and validation testing of complex ground control and mission systems.
• Ensure test traceability against requirements in compliance with ESA/EUSPA standards.
• Collaborate with system engineers, L2 engineers, software developers, and quality managers to improve test coverage and reliability.
• Contribute to test reporting, defect tracking, and root cause analysis.
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA.

Benefits

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.