Software Test Engineer (Aviation Systems - Manual & Automation)

Software Test Engineer

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to support testing efforts for aviation ground based software systems including rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The ideal candidate brings experience executing test procedures in Azure DevOps or similar DevOps platform, has a background in software development, and is proficient in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks. This role supports rigorous testing across complex, safety-critical platforms such as the Black Hawk (UH-60), other rotary-wing aircraft, fixed-wing systems, and UAV software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex test programs, processes, and systems to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services.
• Develop and execute manual and automated test plans and procedures for aviation software systems.
• Manage test cases, execution, and defect tracking using Azure DevOps Test Plans.
• Participate in Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), regression testing, and verification of supported systems.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts in Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate tests into CI / CD pipelines and improve test coverage.
• Support formal software verification and validation activities for aircraft software systems.
• Log, analyze, and track defects in coordination with developers and system engineers.
• Ensure testing aligns with aviation software standards such as DO-178C, MIL-STD-1553, or equivalent.

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Job Type : Full time

Security Clearance : Secret

Schedule : 40 hours per week, on-site

Work Location : Huntsville, Alabama

Travel : 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available : No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract : No

Benefits : Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including : ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies : Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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