Senior SW Quality Assurance Engineer

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Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams - and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a critical , hands -on role in ensuring the quality and safety of Helsing's software products . We are seeking a dedicated QA Engineer with a strong background in software quality assurance and a keen understanding of DO-178C compliance . The successful candidate will work closely with our engineering teams to ensure that our software development processes adhere to stringent aerospace industry standards , thereby guaranteeing the quality and safety of our software products . This role offers the potential to evolve into a Software CVE position , providing opportunities for career growth and development as an expert individual contributor . The day-to-day Implement, execute, and help maintain software quality assurance processes and practices that comply with DO-178C standards Compliance Vertification Engineering aktivities Participate in regular audits and conformity reviews of software development processes to identify and address potential non-compliance issues Support and conduct Pre-SOI audits internally before authority involvement Collaborate daily with cross-functional engineering teams to apply quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle Draft, review, and maintain detailed quality assurance documentation, including plans, checklists, and compliance reports, in accordance with DO-178C standards Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to software quality assurance, DO-178C, AI, and EN 9100 standards You should apply if you Have a university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field Have proven hands-on experience in software quality assurance with a focus on aerospace industry compliance standards such as DO-178C Are experienced in working with quality assurance processes for embedded software systems in regulated environments, preferably within the aerospace industry Are familiar with software development life cycle processes and methodologies, particularly those applicable to safety-critical systems Have an in-depth understanding of DO-178C guidelines, objectives, and processes for software quality assurance and compliance Have excellent communication skills for engaging at all levels within an organisation. We are a flat organisation so briefing to/working with the C-Suite can be expected Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with a curiosity to learn innovative technology and ways of working Can work independently and take ownership of your tasks in a dynamic, high-paced environment Note: The above bullet points describe the ideal candidate. None of us matched all of these at once when we first joined Helsing. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you meet only part of our wish list. Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields Helsing's work is important. You'll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we

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