Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Aviya Aerospace Systems is a leader in engineering services and solutions for mission critical Aerospace and Defense applications. Aviya provides expertise in program management, systems, software, mechanical, and hardware engineering to many of the top-tier Aerospace and Defense Contractors. Aviya has an opening for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our engineering group in Montreal, Longueuil. ***Applicants are asked to submit an English resume as part of their application.***

Specific Position Duties

• Establish quality requirements as they pertain to software and airborne electronic hardware (AEH), including AEH used to support engine controls.
• Conduct quality audits of software and AEH, both internally and at suppliers.
• Communicate software/AEH quality requirements in compliance with Transport Canada and customer demands.
• Provide support to engine programs for the review of the Quality and Software Development plans and compliance audits to these plans.
• Prepare audit checklists, audit reports, presentations, and generate and follow-up corrective action reports.
• Develop software Quality Requirements based on AS9100 and regulatory requirements for both Flight Critical and Manufacturing software.
• Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to other junior members of the team.
• Provide ongoing process improvement by updating standard work, checklists where applicable and seek lean methods to accomplish tasks including familiarization with latest tools and technology.
• Present audit results to Management and certification authority at milestone reviews.

Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor or Technical Degree in Engineering/Aerospace/Control Systems/Software Engineering or Quality with at least in 10 years' experience.
• Familiar with aerospace software development standards and methodologies.
• Strong background and hands-on experience in software/hardware development, testing or quality assurance.
• Experience in AS9100, ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254 CMMI Maturity, MIL/DoD or NASA software standards will be a definite asset.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Curious with attention to detail in reviews and audits.
• Self-starter and capable of working in an unstructured environment.
• Good technical, product knowledge (engines).
• Good written and presentation skills.
• Familiarization with software configuration management, requirements management tools.
• Business sense is a key competency in this role.
• Solid computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
• Occasional business trips to audit suppliers.
• Must be bilingual French/English.

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Aviya Aerospace Systems is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Upon request, Aviya will accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process up to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in Aviya Aerospace Systems. We are diligently reviewing every application, however only those applicants selected to move onto the next step will be contacted.