Ground Segment Test & Integration Engineer

Creotech Instruments; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Creotech Instruments is seeking an experienced tester/engineer to lead test campaigns and ensure integration across space-grade systems. You will develop test plans, drive testing strategies, and own quality standards while collaborating with systems engineers, software developers, and project managers.

A strong background in safety-critical or embedded domains is preferred. The role emphasizes leadership aptitude, communication, and the ability to mentor teammates as you grow into a team lead

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software/system testing or integration engineering (preferably in space, aerospace, automotive, defence, or other safety-critical/embedded domains).
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and a desire to mentor others and grow into a team leader role.
• Solid practical knowledge of test methodologies and integration for complex distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Test Campaign Strategy & Execution: Develop comprehensive Test Plans, define testing strategies, scope, and levels for flight software and ground station systems.
• Segment Integration: Coordinate and execute the integration between the Space Segment and the Ground Segment, verifying system interfaces, communication protocols, and data flows.
• Requirements & System Analysis: Analyze system specifications and mission requirements to author high-quality Test Cases and Test Procedures.
• Take ownership of the testing roadmap and quality engineering standards across projects.
• Act as the technical point of contact for systems engineers, software developers, and project managers

Skills

Test engineering

System testing

Integration testing

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, Automation & Robotics, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Campaign Strategy & Execution:Develop comprehensive Test Plans, define testing strategies, scope, and levels (e.g., unit, integration, system, acceptance testing) for flight software and ground station systems.
• Segment Integration:Coordinate and execute the integration between the Space Segment and the Ground Segment, verifying system interfaces, communication protocols, and data flows.
• Requirements & System Analysis:Analyze system specifications and mission requirements to author high-quality Test Cases and Test Procedures.
• Take ownership of the testing roadmap and quality engineering standards across projects.
• Act as the technical point of contact for systems engineers, software developers, and project managers

Key Requirements

• Experience:3+ years of hands-on experience in software/system testing or integration engineering (preferably in space, aerospace, automotive, defence, or other safety-critical/embedded domains).
• Leadership Aptitude:Strong communication skills, initiative, and a desire to mentor others and grow into a team leader role.
• Solid practical knowledge of test methodologies and integration for complex distributed systems.
• Education:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, Automation & Robotics, or a related field.
• Languages:Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with space and ground communication protocols (e.g., CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, TCP/IP).
• Software testing certification (e.g.,ISTQBCertified Tester – Advanced Level, Test Analyst, or Test Manager).
• Background or prior experience working as a System Analyst, or familiarity with requirements engineering (e.g., IREB certification, UML/SysML, tools like DOORS, Enterprise Architect, or Jama).
• Prior experience in lead roles, agile scrum mastering, or technical team leadership.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of ECSS (European Cooperation for Space Standardization) standards (e.g., ECSS-E-ST-40C, ECSS-Q-ST-80C).