Software Quality Assurance Engineer

ppAre 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? /p pWe are looking for an additional bSoftware Quality Assurance Engineer /b 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. /p pThis position offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in bDO‑178C software assurance /b, while gradually broadening your scope towards hardware bDO‑254 /b and overall product quality processes. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 pAs a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you act as a trusted quality partner for RD teams throughout the software development lifecycle. /p pYou will oversee compliance with development and certification standards, perform independent reviews, support audits, and help teams continuously improve their engineering processes. /p ul liYou ensure compliance with software development and quality assurance processes for avionics products. /li liYou review and approve software lifecycle documentation in line with DO‑178C requirements. /li liYou support software certification activities and customer audits. /li liYou perform independent assessments of software development activities and deliverables. /li liYou facilitate quality reviews and provide clear, constructive feedback to engineering teams. /li liYou support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. /li liYou contribute to lessons learned activities and process optimization. /li liYou develop and deliver training on software quality and certification practices. /li liYou collaborate closely with software engineers, project managers, certification specialists, and customers. /li liYou report to Quality and Certifying Manager. /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 ul liYou hold a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronics, or a related field. /li liYou have experience in software development, software quality assurance, or certification environments. /li liYou have a strong understanding of software engineering principles and development lifecycles. /li liYou have experience working with C and/or Python. /li liYou have a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. /li liExperience with DO‑178C is a nice asset, or in regulated software environments such as automotive (ISO 26262), medical devices (IEC 62304). /li liIf you are familiar with EASA, FAA or military aviation standards it’s a plus. /li liKnowledge of Aviation Regulation (Part 21 and Part 145) is an advantage. /li liYou have experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or EN9100/AS9100. /li liYou have audit or review experience. /li liYou have knowledge of modern software development and requirements management tools. /li liYou work autonomously within a structured framework. /li liYou can interact with highly skilled technical experts. /li liYou have excellent communication skills in English and ability to challenge stakeholders constructively. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus. /li liYou take the chance to grow towards broader responsibilities in hardware and product-level quality assurance. /li /ul h3Offer /h3 pYou will join an international environment where innovation is key and colleagues who share determination high standards of work that move the world forward. /p pOur head office in Kortrijk is easily accessible due to the traffic‑free routes: by car, bike or public transport. /p pWe offer a competitive salary, complimented by extra‑legal benefits. /p ul liMeal vouchers of €9 /li liTransport allowance /li liInternet allowance of €60 net /li liYearly bonus /li liGroup insurance /li liMedical insurance /li liFlexible salary plan with possibilities for a lease car, electric bicycle, tablet, etc. /li /ul pIn 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). /p pFurthermore, 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. /p pIf 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. /p /p