Automation Test Engineer (Contractor)

ABOUT MDA SPACE

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a techno logy leader in satellite communication.

Job description

Reporting to the Integration Group Manager, the Automation test engineer (Contractor) will have the following responsibilities:

• Development and ownership of system test plan with collaboration of development and test teams
• Investigation of root cause of test case failures and providing corrective action in conjunction with the development teams
• Support validation of Satixy Chipsets verifying functional and performance metrics
• Execution, development and planning of System tests and Contribute to the evolution of product quality for Satixfy ESMA products
• Support Test Management tools and continuous integration methodologies
• Compilation of regular Test execution summary report with metrics

 

Job Requirements – including work experience and education

• Batchelor/Master Degree in Electronic/Computer Science Engineering
• Experience of testing Telecommunication or Satellite Systems
• Experience of system testing, preferably with some exposure to low level (i.e. non GUI) testing
• Experience in planning, estimating and development of system tests
• Experience of Devops, Jenkins, Docker containers and automation test frameworks
• Experience of test management software
• Defect Tracking and Knowledge Management software (Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred)
• Knowledge of testing Methodologies
• Knowledge of operation of RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analysers, VNAs, power meters etc.
• Proven experience in program language in an automation test environment (C/C++/Python etc.)
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge on RF fundamentals and communications theory
• Independent, self-motivated, team player and multitasking capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

 

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