Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer | Airborne Software

Beta Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beta Technologies seeks a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join its Software Certification team. This role involves developing tests, performing analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to revolutionize electric aviation. Ideal candidates have a BS in relevant fields and extensive experience in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Mastery of the C programming language and common test scripting languages.
• Minimum 8 years experience in embedded software verification.
• Strong understanding of software configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated and manual tests for software verification.
• Perform software analyses including memory margin and worst-case timing.
• Generate lifecycle data complying with DO-178C Level A.

Skills

C programming

Embedded software verification

Communication protocols

Education

BS in Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Google G-Suite

Git

Subversion

Polarion ALM

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

The Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer will work in the Software Certification team to analyze and test the embedded software operating on the ALIA-250 production aircraft.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Develop automated and manual tests to perform requirements-based verification of the embedded software and software tools
• Perform software analyses such as worst-case timing, memory margin, structural coverage, data coupling, and control coupling
• Conduct and perform peer reviews as an integral part of our software certification team
• Generate life cycle data in compliance with DO-178C Level A, including requirements-based verification cases and verification procedures, verification, and analysis results along with associated documentation and traceability
• Inform and review the outputs of the software development team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with both internal & external customers
• High energy, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree from an accredited University
• Minimum 8 years experience in embedded software verification in a highly regulated environment
• Mastery of the C programming language and common test scripting languages
• Experience in most of the following areas: hard real-time systems, built-in-test, tasking and interrupts, performing and developing tests, RTOS, bare-metal development, communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI)
• Strong understanding of software configuration management and contemporary software build, integration, test, and deployment methodologies
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics, documentation, and datasheets
• Good team, communication, and leadership skills required

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

• Experience with STMicroelectronics ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers
• Deep understanding of DO-178C and its supplements
• Knowledge of ARP 4754A and ARP 4761 processes and how they affect and inform the software processes
• Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; slack; Polarion ALM; Git and Subversion

Build electric airplanes with us!

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.