The Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer will analyze and test embedded software for aircraft, developing verification tests while ensuring compliance with DO-178C.
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
The Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer will work in the Software Certification team to analyze and test the embedded software operating on the ALIA-250 production aircraft.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Develop automated and manual tests to perform requirements-based verification of the embedded software and software tools
- Perform software analyses such as worst-case timing, memory margin, structural coverage, data coupling, and control coupling
- Conduct and perform peer reviews as an integral part of our software certification team
- Generate life cycle data in compliance with DO-178C Level A, including requirements-based verification cases and verification procedures, verification, and analysis results along with associated documentation and traceability
- Inform and review the outputs of the software development team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with both internal & external customers
- High energy, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree from an accredited University
- Minimum 8 years experience in embedded software verification in a highly regulated environment
- Mastery of the C programming language and common test scripting languages
- Experience in most of the following areas: hard real-time systems, built-in-test, tasking and interrupts, performing and developing tests, RTOS, bare-metal development, communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI)
- Strong understanding of software configuration management and contemporary software build, integration, test, and deployment methodologies
- Comfortable reading electrical schematics, documentation, and datasheets
- Good team, communication, and leadership skills required
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
- Experience with STMicroelectronics ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers
- Deep understanding of DO-178C and its supplements
- Knowledge of ARP 4754A and ARP 4761 processes and how they affect and inform the software processes
- Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; slack; Polarion ALM; Git and Subversion
Build electric airplanes with us!
BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
Top Skills
C
Can
Git
Google G-Suite
I2C
Polarion Alm
Rtos
Spi
Subversion
Test Scripting Languages
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