Junior Software Test Automation Engineer

York Space Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

York Space Systems in Austin, TX is seeking a Junior Software Test Automation Engineer to help expand the SIT team's automated testing efforts for mission-critical software.

You will translate designs into high-quality automated tests, collaborate with flight software, ground software, and vehicle integration teams, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. A strong foundation in Python, Linux, and Agile practices is preferred, with a passion for space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in Software Engineering, Software Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Python.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Git and modern day Agile software development practices & tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency working in a Linux environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with bash scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and using them for development.
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks while delivering according to program milestones and deliverables.
• Can proactively identify problems and communicate them clearly to leadership and/or more senior engineers.
• Proficient at technical documentation.
• Self-starter with the ability to pick up new concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests with guidance from leadership and senior engineers.
• Translate high-level designs and requirements into high quality code.
• Interact with other York departments to support testing using SIT products.
• Support test-like-you-fly, test-driven development for spacecraft flight software, ground software, and space vehicle integration.
• Write and execute test plan documents and use cases with collaboration from other York developers.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of SIT tests and infrastructure.
• Follow coding contribution standards and agile development practices.
• Create/maintain documentation and user guides.
• Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Communicate complex topics to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

Git

Linux

Bash scripting

Agile software development practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Docker Compose

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

APIs testing

CI/CD pipelines

C#

Job description

Junior Software Test Automation Engineer

Austin, TX, 7701 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas, United States of America •

Greenwood Village, CO, 6060 South Willow Drive, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

We’relooking for a passionate candidate with an Aerospace and Software background to expand our Simulation, Integration, and Test (SIT) team. The SIT department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful deployment and operation of satellites by providing support to critical areas: Flight Software, Ground Software, Vehicle Test, and Mission Operations. The department collaborates with engineering teams to develop andmaintainmodern software engineering solutions that lead to mission success. Additionally, it employs rigorous testing processes tovalidatehardware and software, minimizing risks prior to launch. On the ground, the department supports the seamless operation of ground software systems for satellite communication, monitoring, and control,facilitatingreal-time data analysis and mission management. Together, these efforts ensure that satellites are properly launched, placed into orbit, andoperatedefficiently, supporting a range of applications for our customers.

The ideal candidate will act as the critical interface between developers and our internal customers. They will be working across engineering teams to help integrate and test mission-critical software.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests with guidance from leadership and senior engineers
• Translate high-level designs and requirements intohigh qualitycode
• Interact with other York departments to support testingusingSIT products
• Support test-like-you-fly, test-driven development for spacecraft flight software, ground software, and space vehicle integration
• Write and execute test plan documents and use cases with collaboration from other York developers
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of SIT tests and infrastructure
• Follow coding contribution standards and agile development practices
• Create/maintaindocumentation and user guides
• Contribute to andmaintainCI/CD pipelines
• Communicate complex topics to non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in Software Engineering, Software Systems Engineering, or related field
• Demonstratedproficiencywith Python
• Demonstratedproficiencywith Git andmodern dayAgile software development practices & tools
• Demonstratedproficiencyworking in a Linux environment
• Demonstratedproficiencywith bash scripting
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and using them for development
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports
• Capable of managing multiple tasks while delivering according to program milestones and deliverables
• Can proactivelyidentifyproblems and communicate them clearly to leadership and/or more senior engineers
• Proficient at technical documentation
• Self-starterwith the ability to pick up new concepts quickly

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Docker Compose, & containerization
• Experience with frontend automation software such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, etc.
• Experience with API usage/testing
• Experience with Software in the loop test systems
• Experience with Hardware in the loop test systems
• Experience in testing and validation of satellite subsystems
• Experience with UI/UX testing
• Experience with databases (SQL, Influx, MongoDB)
• Experience with C#
• Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain

Benefits

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.