Senior Software Test Engineer - Airworthiness & DO-178C

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to oversee supplier verification and airworthiness qualification for Army avionics and mission systems. You will evaluate FQT programs from formal testing through SIL and flight test execution, ensuring alignment with aviation standards.

The role requires Do‑178C/DO‑254 familiarity, strong oversight of TRRs, SOI audits, and a focus on advancing software architectures and MOSA/FACE conformance. Onsite in Huntsville, AL with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing technical oversight and evaluating software FQT in a defense acquisition environment.
• Deep familiarity with aviation software standards (DO‑178C, DO‑254).

Responsibilities

• Oversee OEM and supplier Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) and high‑level requirements‑based testing to ensure compliance with DO‑178C and DO‑254 objectives.
• Evaluate contractor‑delivered software life cycle data and verification artifacts for completeness and airworthiness compliance.
• Provide government oversight for milestone reviews, including software Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and FQT.
• Support Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits to assure software and AEH development processes meet airworthiness objectives.
• Oversee the transition of incremental software releases from SIL environments into active flight test environments.
• Evaluate contractor testing efforts supporting Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) and Safety of Flight (SOF) compliance through continuous test‑fix‑test cycles.
• Evaluate verification of next‑generation software architectures, including MOSA compliance and FACE™ conformance.
• Iteratively improve test oversight processes for maximum efficiency across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop briefing materials, distilling complex technical data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Proactively identify software integration risks and resolve testing bottlenecks across the supply chain.

Skills

Technical oversight

Airworthiness knowledge

DO-178C/DO-254 familiarity

SIL testing

FQT evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Advanced degree

Tools

FACE™ conformance

MOSA directives

Job description

Torch Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to oversee supplier verification and airworthiness qualification for Army avionics and mission systems. You will evaluate FQT programs from formal testing through SIL and flight test execution, ensuring alignment with aviation standards.

The role requires Do‑178C/DO‑254 familiarity, strong oversight of TRRs, SOI audits, and a focus on advancing software architectures and MOSA/FACE conformance. Onsite in Huntsville, AL with travel.