Software Engineer, Test Automation

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer, Test Automation role is a key position with responsibility for defining and executing test procedures for the purpose of validating and improving product behavior and reliability. This role encompasses feature validation, bug fix verification, identifying, reporting and potentially triaging problems, and identifying opportunities for improvement. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, creation, development and improvement of software features, packaging, tools, testing, test automation, continuous integration, delivery, and documentation
• Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, system-level)
• Triage, debug, and resolve issues
• Take ownership of quality and drive continuous improvement
• Provide accurate estimates and deliver on commitments with transparency
• Collaborate with stakeholders, users, and teams on design, implementation, and approvals
• Engage actively in meetings and technical discussions
• Coordinate with internal teams to support product success
• Prepare and present technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Follow and help improve SDLC and organizational processes
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training within the software team, while offering support across the broader product development organization

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a related field
• 0-5 years of software development experience with one or more of the following:
• Software development in C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, embedded 
• Modern tech stack: Qt/QML, Node.js, Golang, React, Typescript, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, MQTT, Microservices
• Experiences with any of the following languages, technologies and techniques would be advantageous:
• IPC, RPC, sockets, A/V players
• Networking & protocols: Ethernet, ARINC 429
• Debugging & troubleshooting experience
• Experience with MQTT testing, API testing, BDD testing and/or web testing
• Experience with development and testing of distributed systems
• Experience with cloud utilities such as AWS or Azure
•  Experience with testing tools/frameworks such as:
• Robot Framework, Behave Framework, Cucumber, Allure
• Lead design and implementation of test framework architecture and reusable components
• Develop automation tools and libraries to improve system-level testing efficiency
• Ensure framework scalability, maintainability, and performance across multiple product lines
• Collaborate closely with test and product development teams to enable adoption of new framework features
• Use and extend the existing test framework to design and run automated test suites
• Customize and modify framework components to support specific requirements
• Debug and triage test issues, collaborating closely with developers and testers
• Drive improvements in test coverage and efficiency to support new feature deliveries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, JavaScript) 
• Exposure to automation tools and frameworks 
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices 

The starting pay range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level, skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off