Satellite Payload Verification Engineer – Java Automation

Capgemini; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Payload Software Verification Engineer in Stevenage, UK. This role involves designing and executing verifications of satellite payload software using Java and requires 7-8 years of experience in software validation and strong knowledge of space systems. The position offers hybrid working options and emphasizes commitment to well-being, diversity, and inclusive recruitment.

Benefits

Well-being hub and initiatives

Open access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks for diversity

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in payload software functional validation testing.
• Strong understanding of space systems, satellite communication protocols, and payload engineering.
• Proficiency in Java programming for protocol simulation and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the verification of satellite payload software.
• Collaborate on planning and development of automated test procedures.
• Analyze software requirement specifications and create test case descriptions.
• Execute automated procedures for satellite simulators.

Skills

Payload software functional validation testing

Embedded C

Space systems

Satellite communication protocols

CCSDS standards

Safety-critical software testing

Java programming

Linux OS

Version control systems (Git/SVN)

Tools

Doors

Jira

Atlassian toolchain

Job description

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Payload Software Verification Engineer in Stevenage, UK. This role involves designing and executing verifications of satellite payload software using Java and requires 7-8 years of experience in software validation and strong knowledge of space systems. The position offers hybrid working options and emphasizes commitment to well-being, diversity, and inclusive recruitment.