Test Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

Orbitworks is looking for a hands-on Test Infrastructure Engineer to design, build and maintain the test benches and stations that support satellite software development, hardware integration, verification and validation. You will work across Linux systems, networking, embedded hardware and automation to deliver reliable software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, partnering with Systems Engineering, Software, Product and AIT teams.

Key responsibilities

• Define, build, configure and maintain test benches and test stations for software and hardware verification and validation.
• Integrate embedded hardware, software products, networking and cloud components into functional test environments.
• Deploy and support test stations, equipment and software used during satellite integration and test campaigns.
• Troubleshoot issues across Linux services, network configurations, containers and hardware interfaces.
• Develop Python and Bash scripts to automate configuration, deployment, maintenance and support.
• Use Git, GitLab and continuous integration tools to manage test infrastructure configurations and changes.
• Translate requirements into practical test infrastructure solutions and improve the reliability and usability of test environments.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, product lifecycle management and procurement teams on test bench builds and equipment needs.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience with Linux systems and networking.
• Hands-on experience with embedded hardware, including engineering or flight models.
• Experience in system validation and platform integration.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across hardware, software and integration teams.

Required skills

• Linux troubleshooting (systemd, networkd, file systems) and debugging HIL setups.
• VLANs, OSI layers, TCP/IP, UDP and packet tracing with tcpdump and Wireshark.
• Python and Bash scripting.
• Git, GitLab, CI/CD workflows and cloud-based automation.
• Docker containers and cloud-based pods or equivalent environments.
• Nice to have: automated HIL test benches, satellite or space systems, embedded communication protocols, harness design and assembly, and knowledge of C, C++, C#, Lua, YAML or CUE.