Vector - Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Seattle, WA

Oliver Wyman Vector is looking for a Lead Systems Test Engineer that will focus on developing and executing test cases, performing system‑level testing, and collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams. The role ensures the functionality and compliance of airplane systems and software, troubleshoots and addresses issues, and contributes to the enhancement of testing strategies and methodologies.

• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot complex software systems integration to validate interface definition and system requirements of airplane network systems.
• Compare actual results to baseline plans to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned.

• Systems software validation and verification, development assurance, safety analysis, and systems integration.
• Experience in developing test cases working with software development and system engineering teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in test engineering and system testing.
• Experience leading test programs compliant with airplane software certification using RTCA DO‑178C.
• Strong skills in testing methodologies and test execution.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with DOORS or similar requirements development and management tools.
• Experience authoring certification or process documentation for a DO‑178C compliant test program.

• Passion for aviation and familiarity with airplane systems.
• Experience with airplane networks and communication.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols, routing table definitions, and network architecture definitions.
• Experience with test procedures, lab testing, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Experience with development assurance, certification and safety analysis.
• Customer focus and ability to respond quickly to critical issues.
• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related work experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Accredited degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (ABET preferred).

This role requires the employee to be onsite 3–5 days a week.

• Base salary range: $115,000 to $160,000.
• Performance‑based incentives may be eligible.
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings, and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.