Test Engineer

Job Description:

Role Overview:

The Test Engineer will support the verification and validation activities of the EPS-Sterna Ground Segment and System, ensuring that system functionalities and performances meet mission requirements. The role involves preparing, organising, and executing test campaigns across different levels of the system lifecycle, contributing directly to system validation and acceptance.

This position requires a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working directly with systems, test environments, and tools, and who can actively contribute to the setup, execution, and troubleshooting of tests. A key aspect of the role is the preparation, handling, and analysis of test data, particularly in the context of payload data processing systems, where the ability to manipulate and interpret large and complex datasets is essential.

The engineer will also contribute to the development of test documentation, the preparation of test tools and datasets, and the investigation and resolution of anomalies in close coordination with system and software teams. In parallel, the role includes identifying opportunities for improving efficiency through test automation and streamlined processes.

The position requires a structured and proactive approach, the ability to work under time constraints, and strong collaboration and communication skills to operate effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.


DUTIES:

• Perform preparation of test activities, organise test campaigns and execute tests for the EPS-Sterna Ground Segment and System;

• Contribute organisation of TRR/TRBs for the tests assigned to him/her as necessary;

• Prepare test documentation, i.e. specifications, procedures, reports as necessary;

• Prepare system and ground segment test tools and test data for the tests assigned to him/her for execution, as necessary;

• Contribute to the functional and non-functional verification, system performances verification and system validation;

• Seek for automation opportunities for the test execution and support their implementation as necessary.

• Contribute to the Verification Control Databases

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in the field of IV&V engineering for complex LEO satellite missions;

• Proven experience in test planning, execution and reporting;

• Experience in testing of payload data processing systems is an advantage;

• Experience in test data usage and manipulation for the payload data processing tests is an advantage;

• Experience in using DOORS is an advantage;

• Experience in working under time pressure;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in working in a multi-disciplined team.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Additional Locations:

DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid