Test Manager* (specialising in Human Machine Interface or Flight Data Processing)

  • Langen

Job description

Join our 16-strong full-time team in the software testing and quality assurance department of the system house for the production of the next generation of flight control systems.

What you can expect from us

Give your future the right altitude. With plenty of room for manoeuvre in a company that wants to set standards as an air navigation service provider: personally, technically, sustainably.

We look forward to receiving your application.

*Gender (f/m/d) doesn't matter, the main thing is aviation enthusiasts

Your tasks include

✈ Assumption of responsibility for test management, control and in particular test automation at various test levels in the areas of flight data processing (FDP) and user interfaces (HMI and UI)

✈ Design and implementation of test strategies and test concepts for functional systems (class A & B), including test automation architectures based on Robot Framework and related libraries as well as multi-level test automation for functional and non-functional test aspects

✈ Analysing and evaluating complex requirements, error patterns and test results to ensure software quality and deriving KPIs for continuous process improvement 

✈ Coordination and execution of test activities, including creation of test procedures, test data and manual and automated tests

✈ Ensuring compliance with overarching specifications from testing, integration and development processes as well as further development of quality assurance measures and key figures

✈ Leading and participating in interdisciplinary working groups and taking on complex special tasks

What you bring with you

✈ Completed technical training (e.g. in the fields of computer science, mathematics, communications engineering) or completed studies (e.g. mathematics, software engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, physics) with several years of professional experience in the field of software test management

✈ Highly confident handling of TA architectures based on Robot Framework and associated keyword libraries and distribution concepts and keyword programming with Python

✈ Experience in the creation, implementation and realisation of test concepts for highly available database applications or Qt-based user interfaces

✈ Confident handling of container and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) as well as development and testing methods such as BDD, TDD and consumer-driven contract testing

✈ Knowledge and understanding of relevant standards (e.g. ED-153, ISO29119) and best practices in the area of testing, test automation and ATS systems

✈ Experience in the application of modern software development processes and technologies, common tools, platforms and distributed system architectures 

✈ Knowledge of requirements engineering and project management as well as a strong ability to analyse and cooperate

Desirable certificates: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineer, ISQTB CTAL Test Manager, Robot Framework Certified Professional (RFCP)

✈ Very good written and spoken German and English language skills

About the company

DFS - that stands for DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH.

With around 5,800 employees at 19 locations, we ensure that millions of passengers reach their destinations safely and reliably every year.

We control air traffic in German airspace and ensure that all aircraft always keep sufficient distance from each other. We also make sure that the aircraft under our control reach their destination on time and without major detours - and thus as environmentally friendly as possible. We also help to protect against aircraft noise through intelligent flight routes and low-noise procedures. We rely on teamwork and technical innovations.

Our benefits

  • Promotion opportunities
  • Vocational training
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company kindergarten
  • Company bike
  • Company car
  • Flexible working hours
  • Home office
  • Public transport ticket / subsidy
  • Team building
  • Further training