Job Description

With over 1,400 employees and over 2,700 airports in over 175 countries, ADB SAFEGATE is dedicated to making air travel safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. With our innovative Airside 4.0® solutions, we help turning airports into smart airports, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the passenger experience.

Test Automation & Validation Engineer
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Location:  Belgium - Zaventem

Test Automation & Validation  Engineer

Position Overview 

 

We are seeking a highly skilled  Test Automation and Validation Engineer to join the V&I department within a company in the aviation sector.  The ideal candidate has a strong background in automating test processes and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration, test and validation of complex systems and subsystems, enhancing overall system reliability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

Validation 

  • Develop and execute validation  plans, test cases, and procedures for systems and subsystems including connected solutions (IoT), advanced sensors and machine vision (camera). 

 

Automation

  • Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts to streamline validation processes and improve efficiency. 

 

Documentation

  • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including test plans, reports, and integration guides. 

 

Data analysis

  • Analyze the collected data from different test cases to conclude and provide hints for improvement 

 

Collaboration

  • Work closely with  R&D and  V&I teams to ensure requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle. 

 

 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

 

Education

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, or Computer Science. 

 

Experience

  • 3+ years of related experience in HW/SW or embedded systems  or a related engineering discipline. 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in scripting in Python 
  • Hands-on experience with one of automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Selenium, or Robot Framework…). 
  • Proficiency in Linux Environment: Comfort with the command line (Bash/Zsh), package management (apt, pip), and remote access (SSH), interacting with GPIO& I2C/SPI 
  • Experience with testing software that interacts with physical hardware (sensors, power supplies, or regulators, actuators…) 
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols like Modbus, CAN bus, or Ethernet 
  • Deep understanding of hardware-software system integration 
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment and measurement devices  

 

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have) 

  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, and medical devices). 
  • Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISO, IEC) and electrical and functional safety, especially aviation (ICAO, FAA etc.) 
  • Related experience in industrial test automation 
  • Experience with LabVIEW/NI Ecosystem: National Instruments hardware for data acquisition (or equivalent) 
  • Experience in SQL & Data Visualization: querying databases and building simple dashboards in Databricks is an advantage. 
  • Exposure to aviation or automotive test and validation environment 

 

Soft Skills 

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Strong communication and documentation skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 

 

Why Join Us? 

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and complex engineering challenges. 
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment. 
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package. 

 

If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying! 

What to learn more about working at ADB SAFEGATE then check out our Career's website https://adbsafegate.com/about/career/

ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.  

Req Id:  1420

 

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