QA Automation Engineer – Space Software Leanspace - Leanspace : Job Details

Leanspace is a leading provider of software solutions for satellite and ground segment operations. We build and operate the Leanspace platform, an ecosystem of APIs and data-handling services to run mission-critical systems. Our software supports many space engineering activities, ranging from satellite testing to in-orbit operations.

Our customers are large enterprises, space agencies, armed forces, and innovative newspace startups, running exciting space programs such as Earth observation satellites, satcom constellations, in-orbit services vehicles, orbital platforms, launchers, space cargo, and global ground station networks. We provide them with the data and software ecosystem to test and operate their space assets with unprecedented agility, security and scalability.

Founded in 2020, Leanspace has quickly become a key player in the global ground segment market, convincing high-profile customers in Europe, the United States, and other regions, as well as securing the support of prestigious investors and governments. The company operates from its HQ in Strasbourg, France; an international, beautiful city at the heart of Europe, rich in culture, nature, and host to the European institutions, as well as from its office in Denver, Colorado; a fast-growing, vibrant hub of space activities in the USA.

We've built an international team of 17+ nationalities, the driving force behind our ambitious mission to reshape the satellite ground segment market. We're looking for driven, ambitious talents to join us and keep pushing the boundaries of space technology!

We are searching for a passionate and skilled software engineer, who wants to work in, and gain experience with, Quality Assurance (QA). At Leanspace we are automating all our API and UI tests, using a modern technology stack. The focus of this role is therefore firmly on software engineering and automation, to implement QA.

You will be responsible for the QA within a cross-functional squad, working alongside full stack engineers, DevOps, and a product owner, to evolve one aspect of our product. The squad will both implement rapid prototyping of new services for clients, as well as maintain existing services. Your job is to be the QA responsible within the team. You will support the team in reaching our ambitious target for test automation, and develop automated tests. You will help the rest of the team improve the overall quality, being an active part of all aspects of the development.

You will also be part of the QA chapter, exchanging lessons learned and developing ideas for cross-squad QA improvements with fellow QA people working in other squads. this ensures you have a solid framework to learn QA methods and concepts.

You will actively contribute to our startup mindset, where we value candid feedback, continuous learning, and efficient habits, and help your colleagues become their very best selves. They will do the same for you.

Your profile

• 4+ years experience in quality assurance

• Strong Typescript coding skills
• A good understanding of automated REST API testing using tools like Postman and Swagger
• A good understanding of UI automation using Playwright
• Experience in working effectively within Agile Scrum teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables
• Cloud (AWS) experience
• Good written and spoken English

Bonus points for:

• Experience working with automated testing of APIs
• Experience with performance testing methodologies and tools (k6)
• Exposure to or interest in the space sector and understanding of the challenges in space missions
• Worked with cloud-based microservices architectures and contributed to testing efforts
• Utilize code and bug management tools, including Git and Jira
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD like Gitlab CI
• Experience in checking logs using tools like New Relic
• Familiarity with no-SQL databases

Why You Will Love Working With Us

You will play a key role in an exciting, international scale-up. You will enjoy a highly intercultural environment, benefit from a flexible, family-friendly culture with many social activities and team events, and work with a talented and close-knit team.

At Leanspace, you will have a direct impact on the space industry, contributing to shaping its future directly through your work. You will have opportunities for business travel, space events, and visiting exciting space landmarks.

We offer assistance and financial support with relocation, private health insurance, meal vouchers, subsidies for commuting costs, as well as a yearly training budget of 2,000€ to invest in your professional development.