Dec 17, 2024
Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
No Traveling
Aerospace and Aviation
Vista, CA (On-Site/Office)
Nighthawk Flight Systems Inc. is a leading advanced avionics company dedicated to
revolutionizing the aviation industry with cutting-edge solutions. Specializing in advanced
compact integrated avionics solutions for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft in the general
aviation, business, air transport, and military markets. We pride ourselves on our
commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do.
Job Description
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Software Quality Assurance Lead with expertise
in using the JAMA requirements management tool. The successful candidate will lead our
quality assurance efforts, ensuring that our avionics software products meet the highest
standards of quality and reliability. Additionally this role will be instrumental in shaping the
Software Quality Assurance group through policies, processes, and key input on expanding
the QA team.
Salary commensurate with the applicant’s level of relevant experience and qualifications.
Secret Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the software quality assurance team in developing and implementing
comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the quality of our avionics
software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product
managers, and project managers, to define quality standards and requirements for
avionics software.
• Utilize the JAMA requirements tool to manage and track avionics software
requirements, ensuring that all requirements are accurately documented and
fulfilled, with a focus on requirements tracing throughout the software development
life cycle.
• Implement and manage test management processes and tools to ensure efficient
organization, execution, and reporting of tests, maintaining traceability between
requirements, test cases, and test results.
• Design and execute manual and automated tests to validate avionics software
functionality, performance, and security, with an emphasis on functional testing
and integration testing.
• Develop and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans and test
cases, to ensure thorough test coverage and reproducibility of test results.
, • Identify and prioritize areas for improvement in the avionics software development
process to enhance overall product quality, including recommendations for
process improvements related to testing and quality assurance.
• Mentor and coach team members on best practices in quality assurance and
software testing methodologies specific to avionics software, including guidance on
effective test planning and execution.
• Analyze and report test results to stakeholders, including management and clients
in the aviation industry, and recommend corrective actions to address identified
issues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in avionics software quality
assurance tools and techniques, and proactively integrate new methodologies and
technologies into the software testing process as appropriate.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Software Quality Assurance Lead or similar role in
the avionics industry.
• Extensive experience using the JAMA requirements tool in an avionics software
development environment.
• Experience with FAA Certifications, DO-178, DO-254, EASA regulations, and
compliance standards.
• Familiarity with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with Test Automation frameworks and tools in the context of avionics
software testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
with cross-functional teams in the aviation industry.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing
industry
,Joining our team at Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc. offers an exciting opportunity to work on
innovative projects and make a meaningful impact in the advancement of avionics
technology. If you are a motivated and skilled software quality assurance professional with
experience using the JAMA requirements tool in the avionics industry and possess the
additional qualifications mentioned above, we encourage you to apply.
revolutionizing the aviation industry with cutting-edge solutions. Specializing in advanced
compact integrated avionics solutions for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft in the general
aviation, business, air transport, and military markets. We pride ourselves on our
commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do.
Job Description
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Software Quality Assurance Lead with expertise
in using the JAMA requirements management tool. The successful candidate will lead our
quality assurance efforts, ensuring that our avionics software products meet the highest
standards of quality and reliability. Additionally this role will be instrumental in shaping the
Software Quality Assurance group through policies, processes, and key input on expanding
the QA team.
Salary commensurate with the applicant’s level of relevant experience and qualifications.
Secret Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the software quality assurance team in developing and implementing
comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the quality of our avionics
software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product
managers, and project managers, to define quality standards and requirements for
avionics software.
• Utilize the JAMA requirements tool to manage and track avionics software
requirements, ensuring that all requirements are accurately documented and
fulfilled, with a focus on requirements tracing throughout the software development
life cycle.
• Implement and manage test management processes and tools to ensure efficient
organization, execution, and reporting of tests, maintaining traceability between
requirements, test cases, and test results.
• Design and execute manual and automated tests to validate avionics software
functionality, performance, and security, with an emphasis on functional testing
and integration testing.
• Develop and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans and test
cases, to ensure thorough test coverage and reproducibility of test results.
, • Identify and prioritize areas for improvement in the avionics software development
process to enhance overall product quality, including recommendations for
process improvements related to testing and quality assurance.
• Mentor and coach team members on best practices in quality assurance and
software testing methodologies specific to avionics software, including guidance on
effective test planning and execution.
• Analyze and report test results to stakeholders, including management and clients
in the aviation industry, and recommend corrective actions to address identified
issues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in avionics software quality
assurance tools and techniques, and proactively integrate new methodologies and
technologies into the software testing process as appropriate.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Software Quality Assurance Lead or similar role in
the avionics industry.
• Extensive experience using the JAMA requirements tool in an avionics software
development environment.
• Experience with FAA Certifications, DO-178, DO-254, EASA regulations, and
compliance standards.
• Familiarity with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with Test Automation frameworks and tools in the context of avionics
software testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
with cross-functional teams in the aviation industry.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing
industry
,Joining our team at Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc. offers an exciting opportunity to work on
innovative projects and make a meaningful impact in the advancement of avionics
technology. If you are a motivated and skilled software quality assurance professional with
experience using the JAMA requirements tool in the avionics industry and possess the
additional qualifications mentioned above, we encourage you to apply.
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