Senior Software Test Engineer (flight software)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for both the verification and validation of the Fly-By-Wire software adhering to DO-178 standards. You will design and review requirement-based tests to verify the software per DO-178C. You will assist in the development of certifiable flight automation technologies and cost-efficient processes for the new Urban Commercial Aviation industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Write and review requirement-based test cases and procedures to verify embedded flight software per DO-178C objectives.

Perform unit tests and debug software based on the verification tests.

Create software verification solutions for efficient workflow using LDRA, C/C++, Python.

Support low level software testing using LDRA, C/C++, Python

Support software and verification checklist activities for SOI audits with the FAA and the DER

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering discipline

5 - 10 years of professional working experience in software requirements engineering, preferably within a safety critical environment.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Strong understanding of the DO-178C standard, particularly related to requirements processes (DAL-A experience highly preferred).

Proven experience in decomposing high-level requirements into detailed, verifiable low-level requirements.

Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion, Jama Connect, DOORS).

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong coding experience in Python or C/C++

Verification testing experience on LDRA and/or C/C++

Experience in software requirement development and requirement-based test development

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with flight control systems or other aviation software.

Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices.

Experience with static analysis and code coverage tools.

Master's degree in a related field.

Experience working in a startup environment and a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automating requirements tasks.

Salary Range: $130K-$140K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Location: Preferred on-site support in El Segundo, CA

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position