The posting
York is seeking 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 and maintain modern software engineering solutions that lead to mission success. Additionally, it employs rigorous testing processes to validate hardware 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, facilitating real-time data analysis and mission management. Together, these efforts ensure that satellites are properly launched, placed into orbit, and operated efficiently, 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 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
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 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
Preferred 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



