Senior Software Validation Engineer

MDA Space Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

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.

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• 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 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 MDA ESMA products
• Support Test Management tools and continuous integration methodologies
• Compilation of regular Test execution summary report with metrics

• Bachelor/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

• Right to work:
  To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity:
  Full
• Criminal records:
  Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check:
  Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan, and an employee assistance program.

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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