Job Title: Test Operations Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Test Operations Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of advanced test systems for satellite components. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to enhance testing speed and quality, contributing to the development and maintenance of infrastructure including hardware, software, and networks. This position serves as a vital bridge between development, testing, and operations teams, requiring both technical expertise and strong collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments.
• Manage test infrastructure and tools.
• Configure and maintain continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Handle test data management and database administration.
• Understand and troubleshoot Test Executive/NI systems and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Systems, preferably in satellite facility labs.
• Work directly with Manufacturing Engineers on test station issues.
• Maintain and optimize test station network infrastructure.
• Debug communication issues between test equipment and control systems.
• Support production testing operations.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Create and execute automated test scripts.
• Implement performance testing solutions.
• Design and maintain test automation architecture.
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Document and track software defects.
• Validate bug fixes and feature implementations.
• Monitor system performance and reliability.
• Provide technical support for testing teams.
• Troubleshoot issues in test environments.
• Implement and maintain testing tools and processes.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or similar.
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools.
• Database management skills.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience with automated test equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace testing environments.
• Knowledge of satellite systems is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with network protocols and configurations.
• Knowledge of security testing principles.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Project management capabilities.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-9 years of experience in software testing or development.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or AWS are preferred.