Defense Systems Test Lead: Strategy, QA & Automation

NAXCON; Weil am Rhein; Remote; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

German language development

Dedicated point of contact

Professional growth

Regular team events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with multiple offices, invites applications for a System Test Manager (m/f/d) in the defence domain. The role leads a project-based test team, defines a comprehensive test strategy, and plans both manual and automated testing across software products.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree or vocational IT training and bring expertise in verification/validation, ALM tools, ISO standards, and agile methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a comparable STEM field, or technical vocational training (e.g., IT specialist).
• Knowledge of IP addressing, routing, switching, as well as wired (Ethernet) and wireless communication (VHF, UHF, LTE, SatCom).
• In-depth understanding of verification and validation processes, as well as experience with functional, acceptance, and performance testing.
• Proficiency with the V-Model XT and, ideally, ISO 29119 standards.
• Practical experience with ALM and test management tools (e.g., Jira X-Ray, IBM Doors) as well as version control systems (Git).
• Substantial experience with agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Analytical mindset with strong customer focus and clear, solution-oriented communication.
• Very good written and spoken German and English

Responsibilities

• Leading a project-based test team in the defense sector and managing all relevant validation activities.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive test strategy for software products, and planning and monitoring manual and automated test activities.
• Creating system and acceptance tests based on functional, technical, and operational requirements.
• Ensuring the highest quality standards throughout all phases of the product development process.
• Introducing and continuously optimizing modern testing methods, tools, and meaningful test metrics.
• Close collaboration with project participants, the product lines, and relevant development departments.

Skills

IP addressing

Routing & switching

Wired communication

Wireless communication

Validation processes

Functional testing

Acceptance testing

Performance testing

Agile methodologies

German language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Math or STEM field

Technical vocational training (e.g., IT specialist)

Tools

Jira X-Ray

IBM Doors

Git

Job description

About the job System Test Manager (m/f/d)

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Technical Leadership: Leading a project-based test team in the defense sector andmanaging all relevant validation activities.
• Strategy & Planning: Developing and implementing a comprehensive test strategy forour software products, as well as planning and monitoring manual and automatedtest activities.
• Design: Creating system and acceptance tests based on functional,
  technical, and operational requirements
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring the highest quality standards throughout all phases of theproduct development process.
• Process Optimization: Introduction and continuous optimization of modern testing methods,tools, and meaningful test metrics.
• Stakeholder Management: Close collaboration with project participants, the product lines,and the relevant development departments.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a comparableSTEM field, or technical vocational training (e.g., IT specialist).
• Networking expertise: Knowledge of IP addressing, routing, switching, as well aswired (Ethernet) and wireless communication (VHF, UHF, LTE, SatCom).
• Testing expertise: In-depth understanding of verification and validation processes,as well as experience with functional, acceptance, and performance testing.
• Methodology & Standards: Proficiency with the V-Model XT and, ideally, knowledgeof ISO 29119 standards.
• Tool Knowledge: Practical experience with ALM and test management tools (e.g., Jira X-Ray,IBM Doors) as well as version control systems (Git).
• Agile Mindset: Substantial experience with agile development methods such as Scrum orKanban.
• Personality: Analytical approach to work, strong customer focus, and the ability tocommunicate in a solution-oriented manner even in complex situations.
• Languages: Very good written and spoken German and English

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.