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# Software Quality Assurance Engineer

- **Company:** ScioTeq
- **Location:** Kortrijk, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Quality, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5940186708

## About the Role

* You hold a Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronics, or a related field.
 * You have experience in software development, software quality assurance, or certification environments.
 * You have a strong understanding of software engineering principles and development lifecycles.
 * You have experience working with C and/or Python.
 * You have e strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
 * Experience with DO-178C is a nice asset, or in regulated software environments such as automotive (ISO 26262), medical devices (IEC 62304).
 * If you are familiar with EASA, FAA or military aviation standards it's a plus.
 * Knowledge of Aviation Regulation (Part 21 and Part 145) is an advantage.
 * You have experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or EN9100/AS9100.
 * You have audit or review experience.
 * You have knowledge of modern software development and requirements management tools.
 * You work autonomously within a structured framework.
 * You can interact with highly skilled technical experts.
 * You have excellent communication skills in English and ability to challenge stakeholders constructively. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus.
 * You take the chance to grow towards broader responsibilities in hardware and product-level quality assurance.

## Description

Are you an experienced software engineer or software quality professional who wants to move beyond pure development and have a direct impact on the safety, reliability and certification of cutting-edge avionics systems?

We are looking for an additional Software Quality Assurance Engineer to the development and certification of embedded and avionics software within a highly innovative aerospace environment. In this role, you will ensure that software development activities comply with industry standards, certification requirements and internal quality processes, helping bring mission-critical products to market.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in DO-178C software assurance, while gradually broadening your scope towards hardware DO-254 and overall product quality processes.

Your responsibilities

As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you act as a trusted quality partner for R&D teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

You will oversee compliance with development and certification standards, perform independent reviews, support audits, and help teams continuously improve their engineering processes.

 * You ensure compliance with software development and quality assurance processes for avionics products.

 * You review and approve software lifecycle documentation in line with DO-178C requirements.

 * You support software certification activities and customer audits.

 * You perform independent assessments of software development activities and deliverables.

 * You facilitate quality reviews and provide clear, constructive feedback to engineering teams.

 * You support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 * You contribute to lessons learned activities and process optimization.

 * You develop and deliver training on software quality and certification practices.

 * You collaborate closely with software engineers, project managers, certification specialists, and customers.
 * You report to Quality and Certifying Manager.