The Software Quality Assurance Representative will be responsible for assuring the compliance of the software development life cycle processes and complied artefacts with prescribed standards and practices as defined in relevant software and associated system development plans.
Your role
- Develop, or assist in the development of Software Development, Quality Assurance and Configuration Management plans
- Ensure that the Software plans adhere to the related company and industry standards applicable to the product
- Ensure that the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process as prescribed by Plans are adhered to
- Ensure, by means of reviews, that the artefacts as identified in the Plans comply with the prerequisite standards that may include: requirement, design and coding standards
- Ensure that the review process and relevant controlling documents are in accordance with the Plans
- Ensure that all SDLC criteria have been met in order to transition between development phases
- Participate in software engineering related transition (milestone) reviews
- Monitor the verification and validation process and assess the quality of associated test evidence
- Monitor the configuration management process and assess the quality of the associated baselines and controlling documents
- Write, or assist in the writing of System Safety (Certification) related Software Plans and software assessment documentation
- Participate in software conformity reviews
- Assist with software certification audits
- Undertake software quality audits
- Participate in the improvement of software development and change control processes
Your profile
Practical experience required:
- Minimum 5 years working experience in a military and/or avionics system software development environment
- Minimum 5 years working experience in Quality Assurance focused on Software development
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the implementation of processes and generation of documentation for certification of software products
Required Knowledge:
- Thorough understand of the Systems Safety, Systems Engineering and Software Development Life Cycle processes applicable to Military and Avionics equipment
- Thorough understanding of the following standards: RTCA/DO-178A/B/C, MIL-STD 498 and IEEE STD 12207
- Participated in at least one TRCA/DO-178 software certification audit by a certification authority
- Firm understanding of Quality Assurance and Configuration Management principles
- Knowledge of Standards and Regulations: Expertise in standards like DO-178C, ISO 9001, EN9100, MIL-STD 498 and IEEE STD 12207
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Comprehensive understanding of SDLC phases, including requirements, design, coding, testing, integration, and maintenance
- Verification and Validation: Proficient in defining, executing, and documenting verification and validation processes
- Configuration Management: Experience in configuration management tools like IFS
- Audit and Assessment: Conducting internal and external audits, gap analyses, and quality assessments
- Defect Management: Ability to track and analyse software defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset to resolve quality issues and propose improvements
- Programming and Scripting: Basic understanding of programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python) to review and verify code quality
- System Integration: Ensuring seamless integration of software with hardware components
Personal Characteristics:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Oral and written communications skills
- Leadership
- Attention to detail and well-structured work method
- Capable of working alone at customers for extended periods of time
- Must be a self-starter
- Capable of working in a high stress environment
Qualification:
BSc Computer Science, B Tech or equivalent (NQF level 7 or higher)
What you will be a part of
SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.
With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.
If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.
SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.
Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.
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