Lead Embedded Software Test Engineer - Aviation

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend{}

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, seeks a Principal Software Tester with embedded systems and aviation software testing expertise to lead a testing team and ensure DO-178C compliance.

You will design and execute test cases, drive test automation, and collaborate with software development and product teams to deliver safe, high-quality avionics software in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electronics, or related field).
• Minimum 10 years of software testing experience in embedded systems.
• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases for both manual and automated testing.
• Experience working in embedded systems and familiarity with the QT framework.
• Strong understanding of software engineering processes (requirements, design, development, verification).
• In-depth knowledge of RTCA DO-178C and its application in safety-critical software testing.
• Experience with UAV systems (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) is preferred.
• Proven experience in aviation software testing or embedded systems in aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the software testing team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of test cases and execution.
• Design, write, and maintain comprehensive test cases based on software requirements and design documents.
• Execute test cases manually and through automation, ensuring that the software meets the functional, performance, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate closely with software development and product teams to understand and evaluate software systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as RTCA DO-178C, especially in safety-critical software environments.
• Manage the testing lifecycle from test planning, test execution, defect reporting, and test completion.
• Oversee testing processes in embedded systems and ensure compatibility with avionics or aviation-related systems.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the testing team, encouraging best practices in test automation and continuous integration.
• Implement quality assurance strategies and continuously improve testing methodologies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support system integration and validation efforts.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and goal-oriented work environment.

Skills

Embedded systems

RTCA DO-178C

QT framework

Test automation

Team leadership

Aviation software testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electronics, or related field)

Job description

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, seeks a Principal Software Tester with embedded systems and aviation software testing expertise to lead a testing team and ensure DO-178C compliance.

You will design and execute test cases, drive test automation, and collaborate with software development and product teams to deliver safe, high-quality avionics software in a fast-paced environment.