Lead Avionics Verification Engineer (Engineer 3)

Job Description:

As a Lead Avionics Verification Engineer, will spearhead the Verification & Validation (V&V) of safety-critical, real-time embedded software for Airbus Helicopters. You will ensure that every line of code meets the stringent safety requirements of DO-178B/C (Level A/B) standards, serving as a technical pivot point between development teams and certification authorities.

A. Main Activities

The Jobholder will lead the end-to-end SW verification perimeter, ensuring the airworthiness of avionics systems through:

• V&V Strategy: Defining and executing verification for High-Level Requirements (HLR) and Low-Level Requirements (LLR).

• Multi-Level Testing: Overseeing Unit, Software-Software Integration, and Hardware-Software Integration (HSI) testing on both host and target environments.

• Root Cause Analysis: Investigating and resolving complex issues identified during testing campaigns or reported from in-service flight data.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Acting as a focal point for a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance, and ensuring best practices in testing.

• Certification Stewardship: Driving and defending verification artifacts during formal certification audits (SOI#3 and SOI#4).

B. Skills

The Essentials (Must-Have):

• Standard Mastery: Proven track record working within DO-178B/C frameworks for safety-critical systems.

• Requirement-Based Testing (RBT): Deep expertise in mapping tests to requirements to ensure 100% traceability.

• Lifecycle Expertise: Strong grasp of Software Configuration Management (SCM) and Quality Assurance processes.

• Review Rigor: Ability to perform critical reviews of Software Requirements, Design, and Code (C).

• RTOS Knowledge: Understanding of Real-Time Operating System constraints (scheduling, interrupts, memory management).

• Project Leadership: Experience in managing timelines, resources, and delivery milestones.

• Analytical Precision: A "test-to-fail" mindset with extreme attention to detail.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate complex technical risks to project managers and clients.

• Agility: A quick learner capable of adapting to evolving aerospace technologies and standards.

The Differentiators (Good-to-Have):

• Toolchain Proficiency: Hands-on experience with RTRT (Rational Test RealTime), SCADE.

• Systems Thinking: Knowledge of Avionics communication protocols (ARINC 429), System Knowledge.

• Development Background: Experience in Embedded C programming and architectural design (Static/Dynamic modeling).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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