Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer (all genders)

at  Rivada Space Networks GmbH

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world’s first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international and diverse team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision.
Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team and lead the implementation of Acceptance and Test-Driven Development (ATDD & TDD) practices in our software development lifecycle. As a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Rivada Space Networks, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software by supporting the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our software QA processes.

THIS INCLUDES:

• Leadership: provide technical leadership to a team of QA software engineers, offering guidance and direction throughout the development process and aligning best practices across the different teams.

• Be actively involved in the definition and fulfillment of the team’s strategy and bringing technical perspective into account.

• Follow and promote best practices and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of quality across the software development lifecycle.
• Give feedback, actively seeking to improve the entire team by regularly sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
• A&TDD Process Leadership: Drive the adoption of Acceptance & Test-Driven Development practices across the development team; develop and implement comprehensive TDD strategies for various projects.
• Test Planning and Design: Collaborate with development teams to create detailed test plans and test cases; ensure that test designs align with project requirements and adhere to TDD principles.
• Testing Tools and Automation: Select and implement appropriate testing tools for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing; integrate testing tools into the continuous integration pipeline for automated testing.
• Continuous Integration: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a robust continuous integration system; ensure timely and automated execution of tests upon each code commit.
• Metrics and Reporting: Establish and monitor key metrics, including test coverage and defect resolution times; provide regular reports to stakeholders on the quality of software releases.
• Documentation: Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive test and software documentation; ensure documentation reflects the TDD process, test plans, and test results.
• Training and Skill Development: Develop and deliver training programs on TDD principles and best practices; promote ongoing skill development for team members in testing and development.
• Review and Audit: Conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to TDD practices; drive continuous improvement based on audit findings and feedback.

ABOUT US

Rivada Space Networks GmbH is launching and operating a constellation of low-earth-orbit satellites to redefine secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises. With offices in Germany and the United States, Rivada has developed a state-of-the art orbital network consisting of 600 satellites interconnected via laserlinks. We can connect any two points on the globe without touching the ground, for unparalleled security, latency, throughput, reach and mobility.
By putting infrastructure in space and thus creating a network that is truly global, we will be able to provide a new and revolutionary solution for today’s biggest data networking challenges. Two highly innovative and reputable companies will construct and launch our satellites.
Rivada is working with Terran Orbital to manufacture and SpaceX to launch our satellites. Deployment starts in 2025 with full-service launch in 2026.

Please refer the Job description for details