Oliver Wyman, Vector - Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Seattle, WA

Oliver Wyman; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) savings

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Oliver Wyman Vector in Seattle is seeking a Lead Systems Test Engineer to develop and execute test cases, perform system-level testing, and ensure airplane systems and software meet requirements.

You will troubleshoot issues, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to enhancing testing strategies. The role requires onsite presence 3–5 days weekly and a DO-178C oriented background.

Qualifications

• Experience validating and verifying systems software, development assurance, safety analysis, and systems integration.
• Experience developing test cases with software development and systems engineering teams.
• Experience leading DO-178C compliant test programs.
• Strong testing methodologies and execution.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with DOORS or similar requirements management tool.
• Experience authoring certification or process documentation for a DO-178C test program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases for airplane systems and software.
• Perform system-level testing and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure functionality and compliance of airplane systems.
• Plan and assess project performance and lessons learned.
• Author certification or process documentation for DO-178C tests.

Skills

Systems testing

Test case development

System integration

DO-178C familiarity

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS)

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Oliver Wyman Vector is looking for a Lead Systems Test Engineer that will focus on developing and executing test cases, performing system-level testing, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Responsibilities include ensuring the functionality and compliance of airplane systems and software, troubleshooting and addressing issues, and contributing to the enhancement of testing strategies and methodologies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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 7+ years and/or advanced degree with 5+ years related work experience.
• An accredited degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. Preference for accreditation to come from ABET.

This role requires employee to be onsite 3-5 days a week

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $160,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

• We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visitoliverwyman.com, or follow us onLinkedInandX.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].