Principal Software Test Engineer

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

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Principal Software Test Engineer to lead an embedded avionics testing team, ensuring rigorous quality across safety-critical software and hardware integration.

You will design and execute test plans, enforce DO-178C compliance, mentor testers, and drive test automation and CI practices across the full lifecycle.

Experience with UAV or aerospace software testing, QT framework, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (CS, Electronics or related).
• 10+ years in software testing, focused on embedded systems.
• Strong manual and automated test case experience.
• QT framework familiarity and DO-178C knowledge.
• UAV systems experience and aviation/aerospace background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software testing team to ensure timely, accurate test delivery.
• Design and maintain test cases from requirements and design docs.
• Execute manual and automated tests against functional, performance, and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with RTCA DO-178C in safety-critical environments.
• Manage the full testing lifecycle: planning, execution, defect reporting, completion.
• Oversee testing for embedded and avionics-related systems.
• Mentor the team on test automation and CI best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA strategies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and validation.

Skills

Test leadership

QA automation

Embedded systems

RTCA DO-178C

QT framework

Aviation software testing

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

QT framework

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

External Job Description

Principal Software Test Engineer

About ADASI: A leading aerospace company driving innovation in aviation and airspace technology, focused on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Position Overview: Were seeking an experienced Software Testing Team Lead with a strong background in embedded systems and aviation software testing. The ideal candidate has managed testing teams, written and executed test cases, and is familiar with RTCA DO-178C. UAV systems and QT framework experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the software testing team to ensure timely, accurate test delivery
• Design and maintain test cases from requirements and design docs
• Execute manual and automated tests against functional, performance, and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with RTCA DO-178C in safety-critical environments
• Manage the full testing lifecycle: planning, execution, defect reporting, completion
• Oversee testing for embedded and avionics-related systems
• Mentor the team on test automation and CI best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in QA strategies and methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and validation

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (CS, Electronics, or related)
• 10+ years in software testing, focused on embedded systems
• Strong manual and automated test case experience
• QT framework familiarity
• Solid grasp of software engineering processes
• In-depth RTCA DO-178C knowledge
• UAV systems experience preferred
• Aviation/aerospace software testing background

Preferred Skills:

• Technical and line management experience
• Automated testing frameworks and tools
• Agile and TDD familiarity
• Strong analytical and communication skills

ADASI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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