Ground Segment Test Engineer (Space)

TL;DR

Ground Segment Test Engineer (Python/BDD): Designing and expanding the automated testing ecosystem for ground segment software to ensure spacecraft reliability with an accent on CI/CD integration and end-to-end validation. Focus on building robust test frameworks using Python and behave to support mission-critical space operations.

Location: Hybrid (UK or Luxembourg)

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on sustainable space operations and the removal of in-orbit space debris.

What you will do

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for the full suite of Ground Segment tools.
• Integrate automated testing with the CI/CD pipeline for continuous validation of mission software.
• Develop test infrastructures utilizing Python, behave, and allure.
• Plan and execute end-to-end integration tests covering mission workflows, interfaces, and data flows.
• Collaborate with developers and system engineers to identify and close gaps in test coverage.
• Ensure full traceability of test artifacts, results, and non-conformances.

Requirements

• Experience with automated testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Hands-on experience with behave (BDD) and reporting frameworks such as allure.
• Familiarity with integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of software integration and system-of-systems behaviors.
• Must be based in or able to work in the UK or Luxembourg.

Nice to have

• Experience testing Ground Segment or mission operations systems.
• Knowledge of satellite operations concepts, TM/TC flows, or space mission architectures.
• Experience working with simulators, spacecraft emulators, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on sustainability, reusability, and affordability in space exploration.
• Opportunity to work within an expert engineering team leading the way in space debris removal.
• Collaboration with world-leading institutions and companies to build a sustainable space ecosystem.