TEST ENGINEER (JUNIOR)

Job Description

• Function title: Test Engineer (junior)
• Reference: NOC-MA-2024-FGIII/847
• Location: Maastricht
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties – Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL assigned at the Maastricht Centre
• Function group: Function group III
• Job level: 8-10 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Assistant
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of engagement: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MAAS/ACT – Air Traffic Management Cooperations and Technology Domain division
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
• Competition publication date: 19/09/2024
• Competition closing date: 10/10/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the « Useful information » section

Your team

Within the Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the « Technical Systems » service is responsible for the maintenance, development and improvement of software products which support MUAC in achieving its safety and capacity targets and sustain the growing air traffic demand. It provides also resources to various projects in its area of expertise and maintains technical hardware. 

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Prepare and execute integration and system-level verification tests, in compliance with regulatory requirements, on new deliveries of operational (sub)systems (software/hardware deliveries) within an operational system baseline.
• Monitor and follow up on system incidents and problems, support their root cause analysis.
• In coordination with (Senior) Test Engineer advise on the resolution of incidents and on the actions/implications on new/adapted software and hardware deliveries for operational (sub)systems.
• Support the analysis of change proposals and problems when required.
• Support the ATM system validation tests of operational system baselines, performed by Operational (OPS) staff, by planning the test environment, preparing the software, and providing feedback on the change.
• Under supervision of a (Senior) Test Engineer participate in the version management and adaptation management of the operational system baselines.
• Produce and maintain integration, test, and configuration documentation for operational system baselines, and ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.
• Coordinate tests and planning activities for system integration with online systems, working closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders under the supervision of a Senior Test Engineer.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• This job requires regular evening and night work. 
• Ability to work shifts and awareness of social impact.
• A level of post-secondary in a relevant field (i.e., engineering, computer science) and professional experience of 3 years

OR

• Maastrichtstudies of at least 3 years in a relevant field (i.e. engineering, computer science) and professional experience of one year.
• In addition to the above, minimum 1 year of relevant working experience to perform advertised tasks.
• Experience in testing and validation, preferably in an environment of equivalent complexity (e.g., banking/financial systems, transportation systems, nuclear power plant systems).
• General IT awareness over a wide range of topics: HW, SW development, Networks, Middleware, Configuration Management, Tools, Development Cycles (DevOPS, V-model, etc.), Quality, Testing.
• Understanding of management system (safety, quality, etc.).
• Technical writing skills (English).
• Problem-solving: You respond to (routine) problems as they arise by applying job knowledge.
• Analytical Thinking: You analyse information and identify relationships.
• Quality focus: You deliver consistent quality in work.
• Customer Focus: You respond effectively to customer enquiries.
• Teamwork: You display a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French.For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year(s) and it may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. Before being established in the post, he/she will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• The successful candidate shall be engaged in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.