# Requirement & Test Automation Engineer (Safety-Critical Environment) at Sword Services

> Onsite · Switzerland · Unspecified · QA / Test · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Aswordservices%3A2738155 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Sword Services](https://alderhq.app/companies/sword-services)
- Location text: Geneva, Genève, Switzerland
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · Switzerland (evidence: "Location: Geneva, Genève, Switzerland")
- Posted: 2026-09-08 (61 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://sword-services.ch/o/requirement-test-automation-engineer-safety-critical-environment
- Skills listed (inferred): Python, Java

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

We are opening a position for a Requirement and Test Automation Engineer to strengthen a team working on a complex, safety-critical software environment. The role combines requirements engineering, technical documentation, system testing, and test automation within an Agile development framework.

### Job Responsibilities

Analyse business and end-user needs and translate them into clear and structured functional and system requirements.

Review applicable regulations, quality standards, and safety constraints to ensure that software deliverables meet the required compliance levels.

Develop, review, maintain, and trace system requirements throughout the different levels of the product architecture.

Design and maintain test cases that ensure adequate coverage of both system and component requirements.

Develop and maintain automated testing solutions, primarily using Python, with additional exposure to Java, JUnit-based frameworks, and Gherkin.

Execute manual and automated tests, document the outcomes, and maintain test records in the relevant test management systems.

Investigate software defects, document issues in JIRA, and contribute to root-cause analysis and resolution activities.

Participate in formal system validation activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing, while working closely with end users and multidisciplinary teams.

### Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a safety-critical environment, ideally involving mission-critical software systems.

Solid background in software requirements engineering, technical documentation, system testing, and test case development.

Ability to understand end-user processes and terminology and convert operational needs into precise requirements and effective test scenarios.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with a structured, rigorous, and detail-oriented approach.

Proven experience with test automation using Python; knowledge of Java, JUnit, and/or Gherkin is considered a strong advantage.

High level of autonomy, adaptability, organisation, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and under pressure.

Familiarity with real-time, security-critical, or air traffic management systems, as well as standards such as ESARR6/EC482, ED153, IEC 61508, or ISO 12207, is an advantage.

Excellent written and spoken English is required.

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