Aerospace

DCS; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS in Bellevue, WA seeks an Aerospace System Test Engineer for a six-month contract-to-hire onsite role. Focus on developing and executing test cases, system-level testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include ensuring airplane systems/software functionality, troubleshooting, and contributing to improved testing strategies and DO-178C compliance. Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is required.

Qualifications

• Developing and executing test cases for aerospace systems.
• System-level testing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with DO-178C compliant test programs and certification.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases for airplane systems and software.
• Troubleshoot and address issues; improve testing strategies and methodologies.
• Ensure functionality and compliance of airplane systems and interfaces.

Skills

Test engineering

System testing

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Job description

We are looking for an Aerospace System Test Engineer for a six (6) month contract-to-hire (CTH) role onsite in Bellevue, WA.

PAY RATE:

• $70-$100 per hour

OVERVIEW:

The Airplane Systems Test Engineer will focus on developing and executing test cases, performing system-level testing, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring the functionality and compliance of airplane systems and software, troubleshooting and addressing issues, and contributing to the enhancement of testing strategies and methodologies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Systems software validation and verification, development assurance, safety analysis, and systems integration.
• Experience in developing test cases working with software development and system engineering teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Test Engineering and System Testing.
• Experience leading test programs compliant with airplane software certification using RTCA DO-178C.
• Strong skills in Testing methodologies and test execution.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot complex software systems integration to validate interface definition and system requirements of airplane network systems.
• Compare actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned.
• Experience with DOORS or similar requirements development and management tool.
• Experience authoring certification or process documentation for a DO-178C compliant test program.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) :

• Passion for aviation and familiarity with airplane systems is a plus.
• Experience with airplane networks and communication.Basic knowledge of network protocols, routing table definitions, and network architecture definitions.
• Experience with test procedures, lab testing and troubleshooting.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Experience with Development Assurance, Certification and Safety Analysis.
• Customer focus and ability to jump to the hottest “fire” and contribute to problem solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) plus years and/or advanced degree with five (5) plus years related work experience.
• An accredited degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• Preference for accreditation to come from ABET.