Software Test Engineer (Aviation Systems – Manual & Automation)

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to support testing efforts for aviation ground based software systems (cloud big-data stand-alone client and air gapped HPC systems) including rotary-wing fixed-wing and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The ideal candidate brings experience executing test procedures in Azure DevOps or similar DevOps platform has a background in software development and is proficient in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.

This role supports rigorous testing across complex safety-critical platforms such as the Black Hawk (UH-60) other rotary-wing aircraft fixed-wing systems and UAV software.

Responsibilities

• Designand developcomplex test programs processes and systems to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services. Designs and builds test stations.
• Develop and execute manual and automated test plans and procedures for aviation software systems.
• Manage test cases execution and defect tracking using Azure DevOps Test Plans.
• Participate in Functional Qualification Testing (FQT) regression testing and verification of supported systems.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts in Python C# or JavaScript.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve test coverage.
• Support formal software verification and validation activities for aircraft software systems.
• Log analyze and track defects in coordination with developers and system engineers.
• Ensure testing aligns with aviation software standards such as DO-178C MIL-STD-1553 or equivalent.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of progressive experience in software testing including aviation platforms (e.g. Black Hawk/UH-60 CH-47 fixed-wing or UAV).
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile or Scrum software development environments.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for test management and tracking.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and defect life cycle.
• Familiarity with aviation system architectures and data buses (e.g. ARINC 429 MIL-STD-1553)
• Active secret clearance is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with safety-critical or flight-certified systems under DO-178C or equivalent processes.
• Familiarity with DevOps and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes).

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Full time

Security Clearance:Secret

Schedule:40 hours per week on-site

Work Location:Huntsville Alabama

Travel:0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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