What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer I position at Safran Passenger Innovations?
Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!
Job Summary:
The Test Engineer I role is a key position with responsibility for defining and executing test procedures for the purpose of validating and improving product behavior and reliability. This role encompasses feature validation, bug fix verification, identifying, reporting and potentially triaging problems, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing, developing, and executing test cases and procedures to validate product features and functionality
- Document and report bugs or defects in a clear, concise, and reproducible manner
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and ensure test coverage
- Validate new product features against design specifications and user requirements
- Conduct functional and regression testing under supervision
- Assist in triaging reported issues and contributing to root cause analysis
- Contribute suggestions for improving testing methodologies, tools, and workflows
- Maintain documentation of test plans, results, and known issues
- Utilize testing tools and software within team frameworks
Requirements
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and processes
- Familiarity with defect tracking tools and test management software
- Ability to write clear and concise test cases and documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills within a cross-functional team environment
- Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and processes related to software testing
- Basic knowledge of programming or scripting languages is a plus
- Familiarity with automation tools or willingness to learn is a bonus
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to ensuring product quality
Experience-Based Qualifications:
- 0-3 years of experience in a software testing or related role
- Focus on manual testing, defect reporting, and foundational automation tools knowledge (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
- Exposure to automation tools and frameworks
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices
Benefits
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
