Lead Ground Segment Test Automation Engineer

Roboticsconnected; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSpace is seeking a Ground Segment Test Engineer to design and scale automated testing for Ground Segment software, including configured COTS products and internal systems. You will guarantee reliability for spacecraft operations by building robust test infrastructures and integrating tests into CI/CD workflows.

The role focuses on automated testing, Python development, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure traceability and coverage across mission workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with Behave (BDD) and Allure reporting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, expand, and maintain automated test frameworks for the full suite of Ground Segment tools.
• Integrate automated testing with the CI/CD pipeline, enabling continuous validation of mission software builds.
• Develop and maintain test infrastructures using Python, Behave, Allure, and other testing frameworks.
• Plan and execute end‑to‑end integration tests covering mission operations workflows, system interfaces, and data flows.
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and operations teams to identify gaps in test coverage and implement robust solutions.
• Ensure full traceability of test artefacts, results, and non‑conformances.
• Support configuration of test environments, including mock services, simulators, and virtualised Ground Segment systems.

Skills

Automation testing tools

Python

Behave (BDD)

Allure reporting

CI/CD pipelines

Integration testing

Job description

ClearSpace is seeking a Ground Segment Test Engineer to design and scale automated testing for Ground Segment software, including configured COTS products and internal systems. You will guarantee reliability for spacecraft operations by building robust test infrastructures and integrating tests into CI/CD workflows.

The role focuses on automated testing, Python development, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure traceability and coverage across mission workflows.