Software Test Engineer, Ground Systems (m/f/d)

Job description

Mission Brief As a Software Test Engineer in the Ground Control Systems team, you will contribute directly to the development and maintenance of testing systems aiding the development of new aerospace technologies and platforms. Your Role in Our Space Mission: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows related to testing, automation, and software delivery. Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and automate tests where feasible. Work with existing SIL/HIL setups, helping to extend, debug, and improve them over time. Support IVVQ activities, including integration testing, verification, validation, and qualification of new firmware and software components. Perform regression testing and help refine the testing process for faster iteration. Document test results, identify failure patterns, and share insights with engineering teams. Collaborate closely with PLC and software engineers to investigate issues discovered in the field and incorporate learnings into the testing pipeline. Qualification Checklist 4 Years of experience in Software Testing in RTOS environments. Fluent in English. Experience with TwinCAT and Python for test automation. Understanding of testing methodologies for real ‑ time/automation systems. Hands ‑ on work with test rigs, hardware interfaces, and measurement tools. Familiarity with data logging, tolerance measurement, and evaluating real-world variability. Organized and proactive with high attention to detail, with a can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills Bonus Skills Experience designing or extending custom HIL/SIL test rigs. Ability to create simulation models (e.g., with MATLAB/Simulink). Knowledge of safety critical ‑ standards (IEC 62061, ECSS-Q-80, ECSS-E-40, ECSS-Q-40, FAA AC 450.141 ‑ 1A). Benefits Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with…