Software Tester (Aerospace)

Papendrecht, Zuid-Holland
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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryYou will play a role in developing and delivering advanced software applications to our Engineering community. Our vision aims to radically change the Product Development Process into a frontloaded design process by utilizing design automation through Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) and design optimization (MDO) techniques. This allows the re-use of engineering knowledge to significantly reduce design lead-times and optimize the wiring design, which is critical in the increasingly electrified sustainable aircraft of today and tomorrow. The applications need to be thoroughly tested and validated against the expected engineering solutions before being used in production.What you'll doA position in the Research & Technology (R&T) department of Fokker Elmo B.V., which is developing new process- and product innovations within the field of aircraft electrical wiring. Fokker Elmo is part of GKN Aerospace.You are responsible for the correct delivery of functionalities through a structured testing process. Daily activities include testing (new) software features and resolved bugs, but also setting up and managing a testing framework. Additionally you will constantly communicate with both developers and key-users to ensure the delivered solution matches requirements and user expectations. Growth opportunities are spreading and owning your testing procedures throughout the company, improving programming skills to automating tests or develop features yourself.What you'll bringKnowledge, experience and qualifications:

Academic degree (BSc or MSc) in scientific and engineering or software discipline, such as, Software Engineering/Development, Aerospace Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, OR
Hands on experience and certification such as ISTQB Certified Tester, CSTE, Certified Agile Tester
Knowledge of software testing frameworks and testing concepts
Affinity with relevant software development processes and data modeling methods;
Good verbal and written command of English.
Bonus is knowledge of and experience in object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Python) and optionally KBE platforms / systems;
Bonus is knowledge of project management and issue-tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira

Skills

Can translate explicit software requirements to observed behavior and test this with end user expectations
Can create, manage and maintain a large test base for a multitude of applications
Can think out of the box to identify edge cases
Can document and present test cases and results

Core competences

Responsibility: shows ownership and takes appropriate responsibility;
Growth: has a strong desire for continuous learning and self-improvement
Analytical ability: able to think at an abstract level and can identify interrelationships;
Judgement: forms well considered opinions based on available sources and maintains objectivity;
Collaboration: has a constructive approach to the ideas of others and is able to work harmoniously.

What we'll offerWe are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.
Furthermore, we will offer you:

The role is in Grade K and according to the CLA Metalektro,
8% holiday allowance,
40 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (27 holidays and 13 ADV days),
An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Next to the attractive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.Who we areAirspace
A leading player in the design, manufacturing and support for the Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for Aerospace and Defense programs. Their innovative tools and processes support customers and represent a Unique Selling Point.GKN Aerospace is the world's leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites and 4 Global Technology Centers, they serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.5bn. Fokker Elmo employs
2200 employees worldwide.
GKN Aerospace is spearheading the design of a Hydrogen-electric powertrain that enables the cryogenic cooling of its power electronics and hyperconducting power feeders to achieve zero-emission flight with high efficiencies.Journey
An innovative and international workplace in a company with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. The company has a passion for technology and their staff is rightly proud of what they develop and build. At Fokker Elmo, you will get every opportunity to build your career and work on your personal development!How to applyPlease apply online by sending us a Cover Letter and your CV. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Glenn Duggert, Talent Acquisition, via glenn.duggert@fokker.com.We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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