Our client, active in the defense sector, is looking for an Embedded Software Verification & Validation Engineer Consultant to strengthen its technical teams.
In this role, you will be responsible for verifying and validating embedded software solutions used in safety-critical and mission-critical systems. You will ensure that software products comply with functional, performance, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements throughout the full development lifecycle.
You will work closely with software developers, system engineers, integration teams, and project stakeholders to guarantee software quality, compliance with applicable standards, and alignment with customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze software and system requirements to define verification and validation activities.
Develop and maintain software test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test procedures.
Execute unit, integration, system, regression, and qualification tests.
Design and automate test campaigns when applicable.
Validate embedded software functionalities against system and customer requirements.
Perform software integration testing on target hardware platforms.
Investigate software anomalies, reproduce issues, and support root cause analysis.
Manage defect tracking and follow-up with development teams.
Ensure bidirectional traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results.
Contribute to software release readiness assessments.
Support software qualification and certification activities.
Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and verification reviews.
Generate test reports and verification evidence for customer and regulatory compliance.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of V&V methodologies, tools, and processes.
Profil recherché
Required Skills
Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and V-Cycle methodology.
Experience in embedded software testing and validation.
Knowledge of software integration and system testing principles.
Familiarity with embedded environments such as real-time systems, microcontrollers, embedded Linux, and RTOS.
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
Ability to read and understand software requirements, interface specifications, and design documentation.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of software quality assurance processes.
Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills.
Technical Environment
Programming languages: C, C++, Python
Embedded platforms: ARM-based systems, microcontrollers, embedded Linux
Test tools: VectorCAST, Cantata, TestStand, Robot Framework or equivalent
Requirements management: IBM DOORS, Polarion, Jama
Defect management: Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla
Version control: Git, GitLab, Bitbucket
Continuous Integration: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience in defense, aerospace, railway, automotive, medical devices, or another regulated industry.
Knowledge of standards such as:
DO-178C
ISO 26262
IEC 61508
EN 50128
MISRA C/C++
Experience with automated testing and scripting.
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop testing environments.
Ref. 2680701
Qualité de la mission
Attractive salary package, additional legal days off, mobility package (transport or car), DKV, Group Insurance, Meal vouchers, Eco vouchers, Training opportunities.