Lead Embedded Systems QA Engineer - Aviation

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Tester with a strong background in embedded systems and aviation software testing. The role leads a testing team, ensures DO-178C compliance, and drives test strategy across the development lifecycle.

You will design and execute manual and automated test cases, collaborate with software, hardware, and product teams, and mentor junior testers while promoting best practices in test automation and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electronics, or related field).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on 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 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.

Skills

Test case design

Manual testing

Automated testing

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

QT framework

RTCA DO-178C

Job description

EDGE is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Tester with a strong background in embedded systems and aviation software testing. The role leads a testing team, ensures DO-178C compliance, and drives test strategy across the development lifecycle.

You will design and execute manual and automated test cases, collaborate with software, hardware, and product teams, and mentor junior testers while promoting best practices in test automation and CI/CD.