Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement software product assurance (PA) and quality assurance (QA) plans in compliance with ECSS software standards.
- Ensure software development processes meet applicable quality and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with software quality requirements.
- Oversee the implementation of software lifecycle processes, including planning, requirements, design, development, verification, validation, integration, and maintenance.
- Conduct process audits and reviews to ensure compliance with ECSS standards and Company procedures.
- Ensure proper configuration management, change control, and traceability of requirements.
- Identify, assess, and manage software-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of non-conformances and deviations in software processes or products.
- Implement lessons learned and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Review and approve test plans, procedures, and reports to ensure comprehensive verification and validation of software systems.
- Participate in software reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR) and ensure all quality assurance criteria are met.
- Support the qualification and acceptance testing of software products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and maintain software assurance documentation, including quality assurance plans, audit reports, and compliance matrices.
- Provide regular status updates on software quality assurance activities to internal and external stakeholder
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in software product assurance or quality assurance, preferably in the space or aerospace industry.
- Knowledge of technical standards for software.
- Proven experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and associated tools.
- Expertise in quality assurance methodologies, configuration management, and risk management.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in working on ESA or EASA-certified projects.
- Knowledge of ECSS standards or EASA requirements for software
- Knowledge of system engineering principles, including integration of software with hardware systems.
- Familiarity with space industry best practices and safety-critical software development.
- Hands-on experience with software verification and validation techniques, including static and dynamic testing.
- Certification in quality assurance, project management, or software engineering (e.g., ISTQB, PMP, or equivalent) is an asset.
Key Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality assurance.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.
- Written and verbal communication skills in English (B2).
We offer
- Interesting work in an attractive field of space research and development
- Possibility of further qualification growth in the system of career education according to the position held
- Stable working background, access to top technologies
- Possibility to work on national and international research projects
- 5 weeks of vacation, meal allowance, allowance for supplementary pension insurance, allowance for leisure activities
In case of your interest of the job position, please send your CV to our HR manager.
Tereza Ducháčová, HR manager – duchacova@vzlu.cz
