Principal Software Test Engineer
On-site · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Principal Software Test Engineer responsible for leading the software testing team in embedded avionics environments. Design and maintain test cases from requirements and design docs; execute manual and automated tests for functional, performance, and safety requirements; ensure RTCA DO-178C compliance; manage full testing lifecycle including planning, execution, defect reporting, and completion; oversee testing for embedded/avionics systems; mentor the team on test automation and CI best practices; drive continuous QA improvements; collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and validation. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years in software testing with embedded systems, QT framework familiarity, DO-178C expertise, and UAV/aerospace testing background. Technical and line management experience, Agile and TDD familiarity are preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (CS, Electronics, or related)
- 10+ years in software testing, focused on embedded systems
- Strong manual and automated test case experience
- QT framework familiarity
- RTCA DO-178C knowledge
- UAV systems experience preferred
- Aviation/aerospace software testing background
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