Avionics Software Test Engineer

$72 - $75 per hour

The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: Avionics Software Test Engineer

LOCATION: Tustin, CA

PAY RATE: $72-75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (Long Term)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Serves as a Senior Software Test Engineer for safety-critical software verification.
Acts as a technical authority on translating requirements into software test cases and scripts written in Python.
Reviews and approves test cases and scripts to build out the regression test suite.
Maintains established processes for software test verification.
Supports coaching the team and resolving technical issues.
Demonstrates immediate proficiency in Python-based test development.
Works with specialized SITL and HITL environments to clear the testing backlog efficiently.
Applies DO-178 software verification or similar safety-critical program experience.
Performs strong troubleshooting for software verification activities.
Rapidly onboards and hits the ground running with test development.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Experience with DO-178 software verification or similar safety-critical programs is required.
Strong troubleshooting skills are required.
Proficiency in Python for software test case and script development.
Experience reviewing and approving test cases and scripts.
Experience building regression test suites.
Experience with SITL and HITL environments.
Ability to support coaching the team and resolving technical issues.
Ability to rapidly onboard and demonstrate immediate proficiency in Python-based test development.
Experience as a Senior Software Test Engineer or similar role.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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