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Specialist Software Test Engineer, Avionics; Safety-Critical Flight Software
Job in
Tustin, Orange County, California, 92681, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
ARIES AERO SYSTEMS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Testing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking an experienced Specialist Software Test Engineer to join its Avionics organization and verify the safety-critical flight software behind its human spaceflight systems. This is a hands-on, high-impact role. You will shape test strategy, tools, and processes, mentor junior engineers, and champion testing best practices across the team.
- Lead and support verification and validation of safety-critical flight software
- Develop advanced code coverage, regression, and automated testing tools
- Serve as the team’s subject matter expert on software testing methodologies and best practices
- Review and approve test cases for component-level and integrated test bench environments
- Support the development and evolution of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex software and electro-mechanical system issues
- Mentor junior engineers and help build a culture of technical excellence
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects to completion and meet mission-critical goals
Required
- B.S. in Engineering from an accredited university
- 12+ years of relevant integration and testing experience in aerospace or a comparable field
- Strong background in embedded system hardware and software
- Advanced Python development skills
- Experience with requirements-based testing and verification of safety-critical systems
- Hands-on experience with Vector CAST or an equivalent unit test framework
- Demonstrated experience developing test benches and automated test infrastructure
- Experience with both component-level and system-level testing
- Proven ability to diagnose complex electro-mechanical systems
- Working knowledge of redundant system design for safety-critical applications
- Familiarity with DO-178, DO-254, or similarly rigorous certification standards
- Proficiency with digital communication protocols: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, CAN
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
- Adaptable mindset, with the ability to incorporate new ideas and shift strategies when needed
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