As a proven leader in the global aerospace sector, Airbus designs, produces and delivers innovative solutions with the aim to create a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. These cutting-edge products and services – which span the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence, security and space segments – benefit from our wide-ranging expertise and continued emphasis on innovation.

In Finland, Airbus Defence and Space Oy employs around 370 people in Helsinki and Jyväskylä. Most of our employees work in Secure Land Communications (SLC) business unit, which offers advanced communication and collaboration solutions, compliant with the highest standards of security and reliability, both for mission and business critical users. We help our customers in public safety organisations such as police, defence, fire & rescue, healthcare & hospitals, airports, transportation, oil & gas, and utilities, collaborate in a smart and secure manner. While offering hybrid solutions to support our customers on a smooth evolution path, we are playing an active role in shaping future communications and collaborations technology and setting the ground for new standards.

We are now looking for a Test Automation Lead Engineer to join our Integration and Verification team in Helsinki.

Main role and responsibilities

As a Test Automation Lead Engineer you are responsible for developing and deploying test automation for supporting the verification of our new products under development and the entire telecommunication system designed for public safety and security.

The Test Automation Lead Engineer is acting as Technical Leader in a team consisting of Test Automation Engineers who are in charge with Test Automation development, deployment and improvement. You will develop, design, plan & steer Test Automation solutions, tools and improvements. The position requires an active and motivated attitude to drive things forward, to guide and work as a part of a team of specialists whose mission is to automate test scenarios helping to identify problems in developed software for mission and business critical telecommunication systems.

You will work closely with Software Designers, System Architects and other project team members in agile way to improve the quality and maturity of our systems and products.

The tasks you perform as part of the team are challenging and varying - you will work with enthusiastic people from all over the world and be involved in different stages of test automation development and deployment.

Technologies and systems we utilize and wish you have experience of: Robot Framework, Python, Bash / Powershell, CI practices: related tools e.g. Jenkins and Git version control.

What we expect of you

• Master or Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in the fields of software development/testing/test automation

• Self-guided and driven attitude, willingness to develop state of the art products helping to rescue lives
• Motivated team player who aims for organizational and personal development and is willing to coach others on areas they know well
• Analytical skills to develop testing tools and test automation in rather complex telecommunication environments
• Fluent spoken and written English skills
• Interest in planning and negotiating as well as steering and guiding
• Basic IP network understanding

In addition, we appreciate if you have experience of:

• Jira, Xray, Confluence
• C/C++ / Java / or other programming languages
• Basic TETRA understanding

The position is permanent, will start as agreed and requires basic security clearance approval from Finnish authorities.

What we offer

We offer you comprehensive occupational healthcare, lunch and flex benefit, a possibility to work remotely, and a supportive working community where you are appreciated just the way you are.

In addition, we offer the benefits of a large company as well as many opportunities for personal development. Our employees have a tailored development plan to support their professional growth. We also have a wide range of remote training modules to ensure learning.

To apply please send your CV, cover letter and salary expectation via the link below by August 15th 2022.

For further information, please contact the hiring manager Jan Fichtmüller tel. +358 50 336 7711.

Read more about Airbus in Finland on:
https://www.securelandcommunications.com/airbus-finland

Read more about what we do on:
https://www.securelandcommunications.com