Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Active Secret clearance
Experience in technical oversight and evaluating software FQT in defense acquisition
Deep familiarity with aviation software standards (DO-178C and DO-254)
Experience in building technical oversight processes and evaluating SIL testing procedures
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25% within the U.S.
Responsibilities
Oversee OEM and supplier Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) to ensure compliance with DO-178C and DO-254
Evaluate contractor-delivered software life cycle data for completeness and airworthiness compliance
Provide government oversight for milestone reviews, including software Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Support Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits to ensure software development processes meet airworthiness objectives
Oversee the transition of software releases from SIL environments to active flight test environments
Evaluate contractor testing efforts for Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) and Safety of Flight (SOF) compliance
Iteratively improve test oversight processes for efficiency across the acquisition lifecycle
Benefits
Employee-owned company structure
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment focused on innovation
Engagement in significant defense projects
Potential for travel opportunities within the U.S.
Full Job Description
Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a Software Test Engineer to support the Army Aviation Capability Program Executive (CPE). This position is based in Huntsville, AL.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
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 Airborne Electronic Hardware (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.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Active Secret clearance
Experience providing technical oversight and evaluating software FQT in a defense acquisition environment.
Deep familiarity with aviation software standards (specifically DO-178C and DO-254).
Experience building technical oversight processes and evaluating SIL testing procedures.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time. US travel only.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree is preferred.
Experience with next-generation military aviation acquisition programs
Familiarity with Agile software development frameworks, specifically Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD), and iterative test methodologies.
Familiarity with Multi-Core Processor (MCP) and Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) certification objectives.
Experience auditing against FACE™ and MOSA directives.
Experience leading or working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Advanced knowledge of Army airworthiness, system safety, and materiel release processes.
