Senior Automation QA Engineer

We are looking for you! 

Are you an experienced Automation QA Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and a talent for building robust test automation frameworks? Do you thrive in environments working with Linux-based products and have a strong understanding of C/C++ development contexts? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge satellite-related solutions!

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Automation QA Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our next-generation embedded products. You'll be instrumental in shaping our testing strategy, driving automation, and working on solutions that operate in demanding environments.

Skills and experience you can bring to this role!

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in automation testing for embedded systems;
• Proven expertise in Python for developing and maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Robot Framework);
• Strong understanding and experience with Linux operating systems in an embedded context;
• Familiarity with C/C++ development environments and the ability to understand embedded code for testing purposes;
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions) and a willingness to contribute to CI maintenance;
• Experience with version control systems like Git;
• A solid grasp of system testing methodologies for complex, highly reliable products;
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities;
• Bonus points for experience with satellite communication, networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), or specific embedded debugging tools.

What impact you’ll make

• Design and develop comprehensive automation test suites for embedded Linux-based systems using Python;
• Be heavily involved in system-level testing of complex hardware-software interactions for satellite communication solutions;
• Integrate and maintain automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous validation and rapid feedback;
• Collaborate closely with embedded C/C++ developers to understand product architecture, define testable requirements, and troubleshoot issues;
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our CI infrastructure, including test environments and build processes;
• Identify, analyze, and report defects with clear, concise documentation, providing strong root cause analysis;
• Drive best practices in test automation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within the team.

What you’ll get

Regardless of your position or role, we have in place a wide array of benefits, including flexible working (hybrid/remote models) and generous time off policies (unlimited vacations, sick and parental leaves) to make it easier for all people to thrive and succeed at Star. On top of that, we offer an extensive reward and compensation package, intellectually and creatively stimulating space, health insurance and unique travel opportunities.

Your holistic well-being is central at Star. You'll join a warm and vibrant multinational environment filled with impactful projects, career development opportunities, mentorship and training programs, fun sports activities, workshops, networking and outdoor meet-ups.