Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Il y a 3 semaines

Kortrijk Metropolitan Area, VLG, Belgique ScioTeq Télétravail Temps plein
Are you an experienced software engineer or software quality professional who wants to move beyond pure development and have a direct impact on the safety, reliability and certification of cutting-edge avionics systems? We are looking for an additional Software Quality Assurance Engineer to the development and certification of embedded and avionics software within a highly innovative aerospace environment. In this role, you will ensure that software development activities comply with industry standards, certification requirements and internal quality processes, helping bring mission-critical products to market. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in DO-178C software assurance , while gradually broadening your scope towards hardware DO-254 and overall product quality processes. Your Responsibilities As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you act as a trusted quality partner for R&D teams throughout the software development lifecycle. You will oversee compliance with development and certification standards, perform independent reviews, support audits, and help teams continuously improve their engineering processes.
- You ensure compliance with software development and quality assurance processes for avionics products.
- You review and approve software lifecycle documentation in line with DO-178C requirements.
- You support software certification activities and customer audits.
- You perform independent assessments of software development activities and deliverables.
- You facilitate quality reviews and provide clear, constructive feedback to engineering teams.
- You support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- You contribute to lessons learned activities and process optimization.
- You develop and deliver training on software quality and certification practices.
- You collaborate closely with software engineers, project managers, certification specialists, and customers.
- You report to Quality and Certifying Manager.

Your profile

- You hold a Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronics, or a related field.
- You have experience in software development, software quality assurance, or certification environments.
- You have a strong understanding of software engineering principles and development lifecycles.
- You have experience working with C and/or Python.
- You have e strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Experience with DO-178C is a nice asset, or in regulated software environments such as automotive (ISO 26262), medical devices (IEC 62304).
- If you are familiar with EASA, FAA or military aviation standards it’s a plus.
- Knowledge of Aviation Regulation (Part 21 and Part 145) is an advantage.
- You have experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or EN9100/AS9100.
- You have audit or review experience.
- You have knowledge of modern software development and requirements management tools.
- You work autonomously within a structured framework.
- You can interact with highly skilled technical experts.
- You have excellent communication skills in English and ability to challenge stakeholders constructively. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus.
- You take the chance to grow towards broader responsibilities in hardware and product-level quality assurance. Offer You will join an international environment where innovation is key and colleagues who share determination & high standards of work that move the world forward. Our head office in Kortrijk is easily accessible due to the traffic-free routes: by car, bike or public transport.

We offer
a competitive salary, complimented by extra-legal benefits.
- Meal vouchers of €9
- Transport allowance
- Internet allowance of €60 net
- Yearly bonus
- Group insurance
- Medical insurance
- Flexible salary plan with possibilities for a lease car, electric bicycle, tablet, etc. In addition, we invest in personal growth by offering various training opportunities throughout the year ('Everyone Learns' program, Mtech+ training courses, IT Awareness training, Viva Learning, on the job training & much more). Furthermore, we value a healthy work-life balance and promote this by offering flexible

working hours
, the possibility to work from home and 32 vacation days. If you join the ScioTeq family, you can also attend various events and activities (like for example a Company Celebration, Out of office party, Quizzes, buddy walks, …) that enhance the team spirit.