Aviation Software Test Engineer – DO-178C/DO-254 Expert

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Test Engineer to support the Army Aviation Capability Program Executive (CPE).

The role emphasizes oversight of FQT and DO-178C/DO-254 objectives and the transition of software into active flight test environments. Candidates must hold a technical degree, have 5+ years of defense software experience, and possess an active Secret clearance with willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in defense software.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• U.S. citizen capable of obtaining DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OEM and supplier Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) and high-level requirements-based testing to ensure DO-178C/DO-254 compliance.
• Evaluate contractor software life cycle data and verification artifacts for airworthiness.
• Provide government oversight for software Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and FQT milestones.
• Support SOI audits to ensure AEH development meets airworthiness objectives.
• Oversee transition of incremental software releases from SIL to flight test environments.
• Evaluate contractor testing for AWR and SOF compliance through continuous test-fix-test cycles.
• Assess next-gen software architectures for MOSA and FACE conformance.
• Improve test oversight processes for acquisition lifecycle efficiency.
• Develop briefing materials with clear leadership recommendations.
• Identify integration risks and resolve testing bottlenecks across supply chain.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

DoD acquisition experience

Aviation software standards DO-178C/DO

Test oversight

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

Avion Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Test Engineer to support the Army Aviation Capability Program Executive (CPE).

The role emphasizes oversight of FQT and DO-178C/DO-254 objectives and the transition of software into active flight test environments. Candidates must hold a technical degree, have 5+ years of defense software experience, and possess an active Secret clearance with willingness to travel up to 25%.