Software Test Engineer

TCI Aircraft Interiors; Pendik; On-site; TRY 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TCI Aircraft Interiors in Istanbul and globally active, focuses on IFE/IFEC systems for commercial aircraft. The role performs and reports verification, validation, and testing activities for IFE and IFC R&D projects, reviews system and software requirements, and prepares test plans and processes across System, Software, and Acceptance testing.

The candidate collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers in an international environment, contributes to test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer, Telecommunications, Aerospace, or related field.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is preferable.
• Experience in preparing Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Specifications, and Test Cases.
• Experience with configuration and requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, Jira, SVN, Git, Bitbucket).
• Experience working with Linux environments at basic to intermediate level.
• Knowledge of avionics interfaces and communication protocols (ARINC 664, High-Speed Ethernet).
• Understanding of DO-178 and DO-254 certification processes and DOA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report verification, validation, and testing activities for IFE and IFC R&D and product development projects.
• Review, analyze, and interpret system-level design documents, software architecture documents, system requirements, and software requirements.
• Prepare test plans, test procedures, and test processes for System Testing, Software Testing, and Acceptance Testing activities in accordance with project lifecycle requirements.
• Analyze test scenarios based on impacted areas, actively manage test procedures, implement change management activities, and maintain test documentation up to date.
• Execute periodic manual test runs through Xray and ensure proper test coverage and traceability.
• Create, document, track, and manage defect reports and test findings.
• Report defects and assess project risks from a testing and verification perspective.
• Support and actively contribute to the development and maintenance of test automation infrastructure and frameworks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, project stakeholders, suppliers, and customers in an international environment.

Skills

Test planning

Test procedures

Test specifications

Test cases

Linux basics

ARINC 664

High-Speed Ethernet

Embedded software testing

DO-178/DO-254 knowledge

Requirements traceability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens Polarion

IBM DOORS

Jira

SVN

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

TCI Aircraft Interiors, initially established in 2010, entered a new era in 2023 with the merger of Turkish Airlines subsidiaries TCI Cabin Interior, TSI Seat, and Cornea. Combining over a decade of experience with an innovative vision, TCI leverages its enhanced capabilities to provide cutting-edge solutions for both wide and narrow body aircrafts. As the only company in its field operating in Türkiye, we proudly represent our country while setting new standards in the international aviation industry and continue our mission to provide the best values in the sector.

We offer in our product range; economy and business class seats, galleys, lavatories, and in-flight entertainment and satellite internet (IFEC) systems for commercial aircrafts. TCI also provides the most innovative solutions to the aviation industry with products such as service trolleys, cargo containers, and seat power systems, which are widely used in aviation operations. The company operates with design, engineering, manufacturing, and R&D capabilities at its facilities in Istanbul and Seattle, serving multiple aircraft types and catering to industry leaders such as Boeing, Airbus, and some of the world’s leading airlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferably certified with ISTQB Foundation Level.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Specifications, and Test Cases.
• Experience with configuration and requirements management tools such as Siemens Polarion, IBM DOORS, Jira, SVN, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Experience working in Linux environments at a basic to intermediate level.
• Technical knowledge of communication protocols, preferably ARINC 664 and High-Speed Ethernet technologies.
• Knowledge and experience in establishing test environments for embedded software, creating requirement-based test cases, and executing low-level software verification activities.
• Technical knowledge of communication interfaces and protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553B, and CAN Bus.
• Good understanding of requirements management, verification, and validation processes.
• Experience working collaboratively with Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Preferably familiar with avionics discrete signals and aircraft interfaces (e.g., Airbus A321 and A350 platforms).
• Preferably knowledgeable in DO-178 and DO-254 certification processes, qualification activities, airworthiness requirements, and Design Organization Approval (DOA) processes.
• Preferably familiar with Systems Engineering principles and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes.
• Preferably experienced in Satellite Communication (SATCOM) testing activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information and collaborate within international teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report verification, validation, and testing activities for IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) and IFC (In-Flight Connectivity) R&D and product development projects.
• Review, analyze, and interpret system-level design documents, software architecture documents, system requirements, and software requirements.
• Prepare test plans, test procedures, and test processes for System Testing, Software Testing, and Acceptance Testing activities in accordance with project lifecycle requirements.
• Analyze test scenarios based on impacted areas, actively manage test procedures, implement change management activities, and maintain test documentation up to date.
• Execute periodic manual test runs through Xray and ensure proper test coverage and traceability.
• Create, document, track, and manage defect reports and test findings.
• Report defects and assess project risks from a testing and verification perspective.
• Support and actively contribute to the development and maintenance of test automation infrastructure and frameworks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, project stakeholders, suppliers, and customers in an international environment.