Airborne Platform Automation Test Engineer

Job Description

As a Gogo Business Aviation Airborne Platform Automation Test Engineer you will be responsible for quality assurance and testing of software for Gogo BA airborne products on a Linux platform. You will help create, execute and automate tests for both our existing products and our Next Generation 5G Air to Ground solution. You will be part of an experienced test and development team that integrates closely with other teams across the company.

Gogo Business Aviation is committed to the development of full automation test tools and complete automated test environments. We are creating world class automated test environments and looking for people that share our vision!

Do you want to work with people who are experts in their field and have fun working together?

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION ENGINEERING TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Verify, validate, and regression test software features including Linux networking, wireless telecommunications and data protocols, Mobile communication, and device’s graphical user interface
• Create test plans, test scripts and test cases for product validation and bug fixes based on system requirements
• Review, update, and execute existing automated regression tests and analyze results
• Automate regression tests via the Gogo GATE framework
• Identify and effectively troubleshoot software/network problems and implement appropriate corrections

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineer or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of software, firmware, and/or system testing experience, including test planning, integration testing and system level testing
• Ability to work effectively in a senior software engineering and test team

Required Skills, experience and Talents

• Strong QA experience, particularly in automation scripting
• Fluency in Python 2 and 3
• Fluency in Linux and development in Linux OS environments
• Familiarity with Linux networking

Preferred Skills, experience and Talents

• Experience with the Jenkins automation build and test environment
• Relevant software configuration management and tools skills using Git
• Linux server administration skills
• Experience with the Agile software development methodology and SAFe framework
  • Knowledge of Linux container concepts, especially Docker related
  • WEB GUI test automation
  • Experience with Avionics and ARINC protocols
  • Experience with the DO-178C certification process
  • Satellite communication experience
  • Cellular network experience

Compensation: $90,000 - $109,000

Target Annual Incentive: 10% of base compensation

Incentive Stock Program Eligible: No

Benefits: Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

Gogo is the leading global provider of network and broadband connectivity products and services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.

There are nearly 1,700 business aircraft currently flying with Gogo’s AVANCE L5 or L3 installed. As of third quarter earnings reported on Sept. 30, 2020, Gogo had more than 10,000 connected aircraft, comprised of 5,577 aircraft flying with its air-to-ground (ATG) systems onboard, and 4,737 aircraft with satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at business.gogoair.com.

Gogo is an equal opportunity employer and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability. The EEO is the law and is available here.

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