PA/QA Manager (Sector Espacio y Defensa)
2 days ago
Madrid
Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain ARQUIMEA , we are a technology company operating globally , offering innovative solutions and products in highly demanding sectors. Our main areas of activity are Aerospace , Defense & Security , Big Science , and Fintech . We are currently looking for a Software and Firmware Quality Engineer . • The Quality and Product Assurance (QA/PA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance, reliability, and quality throughout the entire lifecycle of software and hardware designs — from specification and coding to verification, validation, and delivery — for aerospace and defense sector products that comply with European and international standards such as ECSS‑Q‑ST‑80C, EN 9100, ISO 9001, and DO‑178C., • This role involves close collaboration with software/RTL development, systems engineering, and quality teams to ensure that every product and process aligns with ARQUIMEA’s commitment to excellence, safety, and compliance., • Quality Planning & Process Assurance, • Define, implement, and maintain PA/QA plans for software and RTL design activities in accordance with ECSS, DO‑178C, and EN 9100 requirements., • Ensure compliance with internal Quality Management Systems and customer‑specific standards (ESA, NASA, NATO, or defense agencies)., • Monitor adherence to development lifecycle processes, from requirements to validation., • Reviews, Audits & Assessments, • Conduct process and product audits to verify compliance with applicable standards and contractual requirements., • Review software/RTL documentation, including design descriptions, verification plans, and test reports., • Participate in design reviews, code inspections, and verification readiness reviews., • Contribute to the definition of test strategies, verification matrices, and compliance evidence., • Ensure full traceability of software requirements, design, implementation, and verification evidence., • Support audits and customer reviews, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual and quality requirements., • Verification & Validation Support, • Support software and RTL verification teams in defining and reviewing test strategies, procedures, and acceptance criteria., • Verify that test environments, tools, and data sets comply with project and certification standards., • Manage tool qualification and software development environment assurance., • Review and approve verification documentation, anomaly reports, and corrective actions., • Configuration & Change Management, • Support configuration management, change control, and non‑conformance management., • Oversee software and RTL configuration management and ensure version control practices are properly followed., • Validate that all changes are tracked, documented, and reviewed according to configuration control processes., • Continuous Improvement & Reporting, • Identify areas for improvement in software and RTL development and quality assurance workflows., • Drive nonconformity management, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions., • Prepare Software Quality Reports and Software Accomplishment Summaries for project reviews and audits., • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline., • None beyond the above., • Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycles and Hardware Design Flows (RTL/VHDL/Verilog)., • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in quality assurance, RTL & software development within aerospace, defense, or other safety‑critical industries., • Knowledge of Standards, • ECSS‑Q‑ST‑80C, ECSS‑Q‑ST‑60C, ECSS‑E‑ST‑40C, • DO‑178C / DO‑278A, EN 9100, ISO 9001, • MIL‑STD‑498 or equivalent defense software standards, • Technical Skills, • Proficiency in QA and CM tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Polarion, SVN)., • Understanding of embedded software and real‑time systems., • Knowledge of ASIC/FPGA design verification and test coverage methodologies., • Experience with test automation and software validation processes., • Languages: Fluency in English (mandatory); Spanish is a plus., • Experience working with aerospace/defense prime contractors and/or agencies., • Knowledge of ECSS software and firmware certification and product assurance processes., • Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent certification in aerospace quality standards., • Understanding of Safety‑Critical Systems and Fault Tolerance., • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and software assurance in defense systems., • Knowledge of integrated circuit product assurance is a plus. We are looking for curious, creative, determined, and collaborative people — individuals who are eager to make things happen and unafraid to take on challenges that contribute to improving the society we live in. Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life En ARQUIMEA valoramos la diversidad y la inclusión. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, género, orientación sexual, identidad de género, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad u otros factores protegidos por la ley. Todos los candidatos serán considerados en igualdad de condiciones en base a sus habilidades y experiencia. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Space Research and Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr
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