As a global leader in IP-based satellite communications, we are the change agent, shaping the future of how the world connects. Our team is helping the world’s leading satellite operators and service providers capture the future through major innovation. The most fulfilling work of your career is waiting for you at ST Engineering iDirect…imagine your talent and energy paired with our vision and technical leadership: the sky is truly the limit!

As we continue to fuel our engineering growth, we seek an innovative, creative Senior QA Engineer who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. We are dedicated to providing next generation solutions for broadband IP networking via satellite networks. As the leading innovators in this new space, our diverse and talented team of Internet, satellite and telecommunications professionals continues to break new ground and create significant opportunities for network operators, for service providers and resellers, and for corporate networking professionals.

• Analyze customer requirements and RFCs to understand validation requirements.
• In an Agile framework, document, develop, and integrate validation functionality for various components within a satellite system and related environments.
• Perform functional testing and traffic testing on our products.

• Managing complex setups to validate with different use cases.
• Proactively engage with our engineering teams to exchange on specific product requirements and to Facilitate smooth integration of the components. 
• Perform root cause analysis on issues detected via validation tests on our Test setups. 
• Aspire towards a thorough understanding of satellite communication technologies and components.

Education – BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Experience - 3+ years of industry experience in software validation

As a prerequisite to become our QA Engineer you:

• master Linux and some scripting languages (bash, ruby, python, perl, ...)  
• have strong problem solving and communications skills.
• proven experience in test automation and can demonstrate an interest in networking (in a Linux context).
• have a good understanding of at least one of the following tools/technologies: telecommunication systems and concepts, IP and related protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, etc), Linux, Linux containers (LXC)
• have good documentation and writing skills.
• possess the ability to proactively drive technical solutions in a collaborative environment.
• must be a self-motivated individual with a solid technical background.

Additional Skills

• Be able to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Experience/ knowledge in satellite/ terrestrial communications systems is an advantage.
• Experience with version control system (such as git) strongly desired.
• Experience with Jira and Jenkins desired.
• Scripting using shell scripting or Python desired.

Once on board you will

• be part of a growing “Software Development Engineering” team based in our European headquarters in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium)
• be free to choose your IDE, in a team that runs mainly on Ubuntu, uses both GIT and SVN as their version control systems.
• be working on various satellite related high-performance controlling applications and on devices ranging from consumer satellite modems to high end satellite modems.
• can tailor our competitive compensation package to your specific transportation desires.
• join an innovation and people driven high-tech industry leader.
• be a member of a passionate global family that values openness and a can-do mentality.
• take pride in enabling internet connectivity to the world (from schoolchildren in remote areas to in-flight wifi

Offer

• Hybrid work environment
• Company car and/or company bike 
• 100% reimbursement public transportation 
• Group insurance & Health insurance 
• Mealvouchers & Ecocheques, internet@home, mobile phone + subscription 
• Free yearly flu vaccination