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Airbus&39; team plays a vital role in supporting those who secure, preserve, prevent, and defend. With a profound expertise in crafting mission-critical solutions, we&39;re not just changing the game in aerospace, we are creating a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. 

We offer advanced communication and collaboration solutions, compliant with the highest standards of security and reliability, both for mission and business critical users. And we need new minds to join our journey to break the borders of the ordinary. 

By joining our trainee program, you accumulate expertise that becomes the powerful force propelling your career forward. If you&39;re interested in exploring and working within a multicultural workplace with unique opportunities, this is your chance.

Read more about your job as our Test Automation Trainee!

We are now looking for two Test Automation Trainees to join our Test Automation team in our Helsinki office. In this position you will learn a variety of skills needed to work in the field of test automation. You will learn how to develop test automation using Python and Robot Framework, as well as learn how test automation is used as a crucial part of software development projects.

Our test automation team works together supporting each other so you will be included in the team right from the start. The team includes employees from trainees to senior test automation engineers, so you get the chance to learn from your peers as well as from more experienced members of the team.

Your tasks may vary from automated test implementation to test framework & tool development and integration. You may also follow and analyze the test results of regression tests, identify potential quality issues and report them to the test & development teams. 

The duration of this trainee period will start as agreed and lasts until September 2025 at least. The position is full-time during the summer months (6/2025 - 8/2025) and part-time part-time (2 days a week) during other times. 

What is our Trainee Programme and what’s in it for you?

Our trainee program boasts a long-standing transition of providing valuable insights for those in the early stages of their career. Click here to read more about our trainee programme and discover the valued experiences shared by both current and past trainees.

Our trainee program is all about you – we offer a platform for your continual learning, possibilities for putting your learnings from academia into practice, the accumulation of meaningful work experiences, and networking opportunities. How does this manifest?

• Harmonious work-life balance is a top priority for us. We’ll make sure that working with us seamlessly integrates into your daily life and studies.

• As a trainee with us, you become an integral part of our team. Our culture fosters openness and humanity, embracing novel ideas, diverse viewpoints, and innovative approaches.

• There are few companies quite like ours. Here, your role merges societal impact, and specialized expertise, offering a distinctive perspective in your field.

• Our multicultural workspace and international business adds a unique flavor to your daily work life.

• As a part of our trainee program, you&39;ll gain a broader understanding of us as an employer. We offer insights to our business through regular informative pop-ups and organize fun after-work activities tying you to our work community helping you to build your professional network. 

• Our trainees receive a salary based on study credits. Additionally, we provide benefits such as lunch, sports and culture benefits, comprehensive occupational health care, and a supportive work community where you are valued for being yourself.

Who do we see working in this trainee position?

Our trainee program is aimed at those currently pursuing their studies at university or university of applied sciences. Airbus is committed to offering students meaningful work experience in the early stages of their career so please note that our trainees need to have a student status throughout their employment

You are currently studying for a technical degree, preferably in software development or information technology. As for the technical skills, we would like you to have some experience in Robot Framework for Automated test development, as well as in programming and scripting. Some Python development experience is required. Additionally, it is beneficial if you have experience in other programming languages, API driven automation, automating desktop-based applications, agile tools including Confluence and JIRA or Continuous integration tools like Jenkins.

Otherwise, we value your enthusiasm for personal development and growth. You&39;re someone who dares to take initiative and follow through. If there&39;s something you&39;re unsure of or need assistance with, we&39;re here to help. Success in our work comes from our collective efforts.

Our regulated environment and high expectations sometimes call for perseverance and resilience from us. We hope this doesn&39;t scare you.

English serves as the working language. Our multicultural workplace offers you the chance to brush up on your language skills. 

• In addition, proficiency in good team working skills and the ability to work independently are also required for the role.

• Proficiency in other languages is also beneficial but not a strict requirement.

The position requires basic security clearance approval from Finnish authorities.

What happens next?

You can apply for this trainee position until 2nd February 2025. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through the link provided below.

We aim to conduct two rounds of interviews in February (weeks 6-9) with the candidates best suited for the position. Any changes in the recruitment process structure will be communicated to the applicants.

If you have any questions regarding this position, working with us, your future supervisor, Tashfeen Shinwari will be happy to provide further information. You can reach him by phone (&43;358 46 946 5916) during Tuesdays (11-12 GMT&43;2) and Thursdays (14-16 GMT&43;2) in January.

We are thrilled to have you as part of our team – let us hear from you!

As a proven leader in the global aerospace sector, Airbus Group consists of three divisions: Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters and Defence & Space employing globally 134 000 employees. 

In Finland, Airbus Defence and Space Oy employs around 370 people in Helsinki and Jyväskylä. Most of our employees work in Public Safety and Security business unit. We support our customers in public safety organisations such as police, defence, fire & rescue, healthcare & hospitals, airports, transportation, oil & gas, and utilities, collaborating in a smart and secure manner. While offering hybrid solutions to support our customers on a smooth evolution path, we are playing an active role in shaping future communications and collaborations technology and setting the ground for new standards. 

Read more about Airbus in Finland.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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