Software Verification Engineer

Quest Defense

Software Verification Engineer supporting safety-critical flight control and avionics software development for advanced vertical lift aircraft programs. Collaborating closely with teams to ensure software functionality meets high-level requirements.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeTexas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in requirements-based software verification and validation, particularly within safety-critical environments, utilizing tools such as MATLAB, DOORS, and Azure DevOps. Proficient in drafting and executing automated test scripts while ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense standards.

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Requirements-Based Software VerificationMATLAB and DOORS ExperienceAutomated Test Script DevelopmentSIL and HIL Testing EnvironmentsDO-178B/C Compliance

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Hard Skills

C# ProgrammingTest Case DevelopmentAutomated TestingTechnical DocumentationSignal Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshootingCommunicationCollaborationCoordination

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitVS CodeSimulinkMathWorks Verification Toolsets

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSafety-Critical SoftwareFunctional Safety StandardsRegulated Development EnvironmentsIntegration Laboratory

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Upkeep of Aure Dev Ops (ADO) wiki test and procedure guidance documentation as they are refined during test documentation development
DOORs and MATLAB experience: Requirements, constants, and signal names are generated in MATLAB and DOORs tools, requiring some experience with navigating both tools to gather the necessary information to create and/or update C# test scripts and Word doc test procedures
Analyze test cases and draft Flight Control Computer software high-level verification procedures and C# scripts according to their test cases, standards, and the guidelines provided
Draft automated test scripts using VS Code on your desktop with a customer-provided extension to compile
Executing tests in system integration lab (SIL) environments
Executing and analyzing results from customer-provided results automation tool to verify results are accurate to the correct resolution of signal values and timing tolerances.
Identifying, communicating, documenting, and tracking discrepancies/test findings in Azure DevOps
Analyzing test results, time histories, and anomalies
Revising and reworking test scripts and test procedures to create a quality product for review
Operating using Azure DevOps (ADO) and git within an integrated, iterative development environment and responding rapidly to evolving requirements
Participating in peer reviews as needed and supporting comment resolution in close coordination with the reviewer for checklist closure
Updating Azure DevOps git repository with test scripts, procedures, and test results artifacts consistently and according to process
Working traceability updates within DOORs
Working with test facility personnel as tests are executed on the test bench and issues are found
Working in close coordination, when necessary, with the Software Development team to maintain alignment with evolving builds, requirements, and integration schedules
Coordinating with design engineers and SMEs to validate expected behavior and ensure coverage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related technical field
Five 5+ years of experience performing requirements-based software verification and validation within structured or regulated development environments
Demonstrated experience supporting safety-critical software programs operating under DO-178B/C or equivalent aerospace, defense, or functional safety standards
Extensive experience developing and executing requirements-based test cases derived from system and high-level software requirements
Experience working in SIL, HIL, or integration laboratory environments supporting verification, regression testing, and anomaly resolution
Working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink and/or MathWorks verification toolsets used in model-based development and automated test execution
Experience utilizing requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS, Git, Dimensions, ADO) within a controlled engineering workflow
Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and expected system behavior, ensuring complete verification coverage
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills with demonstrated ability to identify, disposition, and communicate test findings
Ability to operate effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team while maintaining close coordination with Software Development teams to remain aligned with evolving builds, requirements, and release schedules
Eligibility to work as a U.S. Person.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Professional development support
Flexible, friendly workplace.