Lead Systems Test Engineer - Aerospace

About the role

Oliver Wyman Vector is looking for a Lead Systems Test Engineer in Seattle, WA, focused on developing and executing test cases, performing system-level testing and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. The role ensures the functionality and compliance of airplane systems and software, troubleshoots issues and contributes to improving testing strategies and methodologies. It requires being onsite 3-5 days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases and perform system-level testing
• Ensure the functionality and compliance of airplane systems and software
• Troubleshoot and address issues
• Contribute to the enhancement of testing strategies and methodologies
• Plan, execute and troubleshoot complex software systems integration to validate interface definitions and system requirements of airplane network systems
• Compare actual results to the baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years and/or advanced degree with 5+ years of related work experience
• Accredited degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry; ABET accreditation preferred
• Experience leading test programs compliant with airplane software certification using RTCA DO-178C
• Experience authoring certification or process documentation for a DO-178C compliant test program

Required skills

• Systems software validation and verification, development assurance, safety analysis and systems integration
• Test Engineering and System Testing, and testing methodologies and test execution
• DOORS or similar requirements development and management tools
• Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills
• Preferred: familiarity with airplane systems, airplane networks and communication, basic knowledge of network protocols and routing tables, and experience with Development Assurance, Certification and Safety Analysis

What we offer

• Base salary range of $115,000 to $160,000, depending on experience, skills, training, location, certifications and education
• Possible eligibility for performance-based incentives
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs