Senior Linux Software Tester for Satellite Aviation Systems

Ergo IT Recruitment Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergo IT Recruitment Services in Dublin is seeking a Software Tester with strong Linux and networking skills for a long-term contract. You will join a global team testing cutting-edge satellite-based aviation systems in lab environments, directly contributing to passenger experiences and long-haul flight technologies.

The role demands 4+ years in software testing, solid Linux command line and scripting abilities (Python, Bash or Perl), and familiarity with IP, routing, DNS and testing tools like

Qualifications

• 4+ years in software or systems testing (functional, integration, or end-to-end).
• Solid Linux knowledge: command line, shell scripting, log analysis.
• Familiarity with networking concepts: IP, routing, DNS, HTTP/S.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl).
• EU passport or Stamp 4 Visa (sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, and failure-mode test campaigns in the Dublin lab.
• Configure and operate Linux-based test systems, OTA equipment, and lab infrastructure.
• Write and maintain test procedures and evidence packages.
• Log, track, and triage defects in Jira/XRay; manage test cases and execution records.
• Contribute to risk-based test coverage decisions for releases.
• Support CAT (Customer Acceptance Testing) and Config-Diff activities for airlines in the EMEA region.
• Execute end-to-end GX functional test scenarios covering portal behaviour, service configuration, and passenger-facing connectivity.
• Support airline onboarding validation activities - verifying system readiness against defined entry and exit criteria.
• Collaborate with the FE2E team on test planning, execution tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
• Reproduce and investigate customer-reported issues in lab and live environments, providing clear technical analysis.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test cases for repeatable GX validation scenarios.

Skills

4+ years in software testing

Linux knowledge

Networking concepts

Scripting: Python/Bash/Perl

Tools

Jira/XRay

Job description

Ergo IT Recruitment Services in Dublin is seeking a Software Tester with strong Linux and networking skills for a long-term contract. You will join a global team testing cutting-edge satellite-based aviation systems in lab environments, directly contributing to passenger experiences and long-haul flight technologies.

The role demands 4+ years in software testing, solid Linux command line and scripting abilities (Python, Bash or Perl), and familiarity with IP, routing, DNS and testing tools like