Senior DO-178B Test Lead - Embedded Systems QA

HCL Technologies Limited; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsf is seeking a Senior Test Lead to drive DO-178B compliant testing for embedded software. You will mentor teammates, design comprehensive test plans, and promote best practices across the team.

You will leverage Jenkins and Robot Framework, track defects in Jira, and collaborate with developers to prioritize fixes while advancing test automation and quality strategies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years software engineering experience.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with C++ in embedded environments.
• Experience with DevOps practices and toolchains.
• Experience with DO-178B certification aspects for safety-critical systems.
• Experience with Jira, Doors, Jama for requirements and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test plans for embedded software, ensuring DO-178B compliance and traceability to requirements.
• Utilize Jenkins and Robot Framework to enhance test efficiency and maintain quality practices.
• Identify, reproduce, and document defects in embedded systems using Jira for tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with developers to analyze and prioritize defect resolutions and participate in test reviews.
• Stay current with testing trends and contribute to robust test automation frameworks.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Full lifecycle development

C++

Devops

Coordination with systems team

Quick learner

Safety-critical DO-178B certification

Tools

Jenkins

Robot Framework

Jira

Doors

Jama

Github

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Test Lead - DO 178B (174100)

Requisition ID174100-Posted10/02/2026

The Senior Test Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of embedded software through the design, execution, and optimization of testing strategies in accordance with DO 178B standards. This position involves mentoring team members, advocating for best practices, and driving improvements in testing methodologies to align with the organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1.Design And Implement Comprehensive Test Plans For Complex Embedded Software Features And Modules, Ensuring Compliance With Do 178B Standards And Traceability To Requirements.
2. Utilize Automation Tools And Frameworks, Such As Jenkins And Robot Framework, To Enhance Test Efficiency And Effectiveness, Advocating For Timely Issue Resolution And Adherence To Quality Assurance Best Practices.
3. Identify, Reproduce, And Document Software Defects In Embedded Systems, Following Established Procedures And Utilizing Tools Such As Jira For Effective Tracking And Reporting.
4. Collaborate With Developers To Analyze And Prioritize Defect Resolutions, Actively Participating In Test Reviews And Retrospectives To Foster Continuous Improvement And The Sharing Of Best Practices Across Teams.
5. Stay Current With Industry Trends In Testing Technologies And Methodologies, Contributing To The Development And Maintenance Of Robust Test Automation Frameworks And Libraries, While Implementing Innovative Testing Approaches To Address Emerging Software Complexities.

Skill Requirements

• Software engineering experience with 4+ years.
• Responsible for full lifecycle of product development from Architecture and design through integration and test.
• Experience in Software Engineering to include experience working various phases of the software development life cycle.
• Experience with software development Using C++
• Experience with Devops.
• Experience in Requirement management tools like Doors and Jama.
• Experience with certification aspects of Safety critical systems per DO178 Guidelines in order to successfully certify the products.
• Experience in Github.
• coordination with system and software team
• Ready to learn new technologies(quick learner)