Software and Firmware Quality Engineer

ARQUIMEA; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology company in Madrid seeks a Software and Firmware Quality Engineer to ensure quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires collaboration with development teams and strong knowledge of software quality assurance practices. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within safety-critical industries. Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in QA tools is essential.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years in quality assurance RTL & software development.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycles.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance reliability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct process and product audits to verify compliance.
• Support configuration management change control and non-conformance management.

Conocimientos

Software Development Lifecycles

Hardware Design Flows

Quality Assurance

Fluency in English

Experience in safety-critical industries

Proficiency in QA and CM tools (e.g. Jira, Git)

Knowledge of cybersecurity standards

Educación

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

Herramientas

Jira

Git

Polarion

SVN

Descripción del empleo

ARQUIMEA we are a technology company operating globally offering innovative solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our main areas of activity are Aerospace Defense & Security Big Science and Fintech.

We are currently looking for a Software and Firmware Quality Engineer.

Functions / Tasks

The Quality and Product Assurance (QA / PA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance reliability and quality throughout the entire lifecycle of software and hardware designs from specification and coding to verification validation and delivery for aerospace and defense sector products that comply with European and international standards such as ECSS-Q-ST-80C EN 9100 ISO 9001 and DO-178C.

This role involves close collaboration with software / RTL development systems engineering and quality teams to ensure that every product and process aligns with ARQUIMEAs commitment to excellence safety and compliance.

Main Function and Scope

• The Quality and Product Assurance (QA / PA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance reliability and quality throughout the entire lifecycle of software and hardware designs from specification and coding to verification validation and delivery for aerospace and defense sector products that comply with European and international standards such as ECSS-Q-ST-80C EN 9100 ISO 9001 and DO-178C.
• This role involves close collaboration with software / RTL development systems engineering and quality teams to ensure that every product and process aligns with ARQUIMEAs commitment to excellence safety and compliance.

Main Functions

1. Quality Planning & Process Assurance

• Define implement and maintain PA / QA plans for software and RTL design activities in accordance with ECSS DO-178C and EN 9100 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal Quality Management Systems and customer-specific standards (ESA NASA NATO or defense agencies).
• Monitor adherence to development lifecycle processes from requirements to validation.

2. Reviews Audits & Assessments

• Conduct process and product audits to verify compliance with applicable standards and contractual requirements.
• Review software / RTL documentation including design descriptions verification plans and test reports.
• Participate in design reviews code inspections and verification readiness reviews.
• Contribute to the definition of test strategies verification matrices and compliance evidence.
• Ensure full traceability of software requirements design implementation and verification evidence.
• Support audits and customer reviews ensuring all deliverables meet contractual and quality requirements.

3. Verification & Validation Support

• Support software and RTL verification teams in defining and reviewing test strategies procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Verify that test environments tools and data sets comply with project and certification standards.
• Manage tool qualification and software development environment assurance.
• Review and approve verification documentation anomaly reports and corrective actions.

4. Configuration & Change Management

• Support configuration management change control and non-conformance management.
• Oversee software and RTL configuration management and ensure version control practices are properly followed.
• Validate that all changes are tracked documented and reviewed according to configuration control processes.

5. Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Identify areas for improvement in software and RTL development and quality assurance workflows.
• Drive nonconformity management root cause analysis and implementation of corrective / preventive actions.
• Prepare Software Quality Reports and Software Accomplishment Summaries for project reviews and audits.

Education and Required Competencies

Level Required Academic Degree

• Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering Computer Science Telecommunications Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Additional Required Training

• None beyond the above.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycles and Hardware Design Flows (RTL / VHDL / Verilog).
• Experience : Minimum of 5 years in quality assurance RTL & software development within aerospace defense or other safety-critical industries.
• Knowledge of Standards :
• ECSS-Q-ST-80C ECSS-Q-ST-60C ECSS-E-ST-40C
• DO-178C / DO-278A EN 9100 ISO 9001
• MIL-STD-498 or equivalent defense software standards
• Technical Skills :
• Proficiency in QA and CM tools (e.g. Jira Git Polarion SVN).
• Understanding of embedded software and real-time systems.
• Knowledge of ASIC / FPGA design verification and test coverage methodologies.
• Experience with test automation and software validation processes.
• Languages : Fluency in English (mandatory); Spanish is a plus.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Experience working with aerospace / defense prime contractors and / or agencies.
• Knowledge of ECSS software and firmware certification and product assurance processes.
• Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent certification in aerospace quality standards.
• Understanding of Safety-Critical Systems and Fault Tolerance.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and software assurance in defense systems.
• Knowledge of integrated circuit product assurance is a plus.
• Experience with continuous integration static and dynamic analysis tools.

The position is based at our offices in Madrid city located at Calle Serrano Galvache 56.

We are looking for curious creative determined and collaborative people individuals who are eager to make things happen and unafraid to take on challenges that contribute to improving the society we live in.

Think Big Do the Job & Enjoy Life

En ARQUIMEA valoramos la diversidad y la inclusión. No discriminamos por motivos de raza color religión género orientación sexual identidad de género nacionalidad edad discapacidad u otros factores protegidos por la ley. Todos los candidatos serán considerados en igualdad de condiciones en base a sus habilidades y experiencia.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1