Job Openings at SAAB Grintek

• 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 ate least one RTCA/DO-178 software certification audit by a certification authority
• Participated in ate least one TRCA/DO-178 software certification audit by a certification authority
• Firm understanding of Quality Assurance and Configuration Management principles

Competencies:

• 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.

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• The Systems Engineer (SE) in the Integrated Customer Solutions Group (ICS) is the technical lead on customer projects and responsible for the execution thereof.
• The SE through requirements management must ensure that the customers’ requirements are met with the customized product delivered to the customer. This includes the identification of SW development and customization aspects.

Your role:

• Lead Systems Engineering process for development and contractual projects within Saab Grintek Defence and ensure a sound system baseline for assigned projects.
• Perform requirements definitions and allocations, functional analysis and system synthesis.
• Plan and manage the relevant technical development process and monitor technical performance.
• Working with the Software Systems Engineer on software planning, software defined interfaces and software functional specifications
• Manage the system verification and validation process including testing, in conjunction with the internal stakeholders.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure that the formal system engineering process is followed.
• Participate in Logistic engineering tasks/functions for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and participate in system integration and test activities to achieve system qualification as required for the customer project.
• Ensure that the user requirements are met
• Ensure that the system is successfully installed on the platform
• Ensure that the system is accepted both functionally and environmentally
• Support and agree with customers on integration activities, test baselines, trials and technical requirements
• Ensure effective external client relations and point of contact for technical issues
• Ensure effective internal client relations through the provision of inputs/technical assistance where possible
• Assist Program and Project Managers with inputs into project schedules and SOW

Your profile:

• Knowledge of and relevant previous experience in Systems Engineering Processes and Principles (Systems thinking, life cycles, systems modelling and analysis) and Systems Engineering Management
• Knowledge of one or more development processes (eg HW, SW, mechanical) and Project Management processes
• Avionics Domain knowledge
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-178 and/or DO-254 development processes will be an advantage
• Professional and Technical competencies (see skills)
• Knowledge of the EW domain may be advantageous

Desired skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in System Development and Systems Engineering preferably in the Avionics Domain
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in military system development and/or environment on embedded systems
• Competence and prior experience with DOORS may be advantageous