SQA Engineer ( SATCOM & Embedded)

We are hiring for our client in defense and Aerospace industry for Sr. SQA Engineer for Hyderabad location who has 7+ years of experience in embedded software QA, including 2+ years in a lead or senior role, preferably in satellite or telecom domains. The candidate must have experience in RTOS, embedded C/C++, microcontroller platforms, and hardware-software integration.

🔧 Skills Required

• SATCOM, Embedded Systems
• DO-178C, DO-254, CMMI L3+
• RTOS, Embedded C/C++
• Microcontroller platforms, Hardware–Software integration
• Python & Shell scripting

📌 Responsibilities

• Define and own test strategy, planning, and execution for embedded software/firmware in satellite communication systems.
• Provide technical leadership to QA engineers working on modem software, SDRs, control units, and embedded RF devices.
• Review and improve QA processes to align with industry standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 12207).
• Collaborate with development, systems, and integration teams to ensure full test coverage.

Test Development & Execution

• Lead creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and automation for embedded systems.
• Work with RTOS, satellite communication protocols (ALOHA, TDMA), and networking (TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP).

Defect Management & Debugging

• Oversee issue triaging, root cause analysis, and support development teams with logs, traces, and diagnostics.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure documentation, traceability, and regulatory compliance for defense/space-qualified systems.
• Generate test reports, traceability matrices, and quality metrics.
• Support internal/external audits by defense agencies or certification bodies.

🎓 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
• 7+ years in embedded software QA, with 2+ years in a lead/senior role (satellite/telecom preferred).
• Strong knowledge of RTOS, embedded C/C++, microcontroller platforms, and hardware–software integration.
• Experience with RF systems, signal processing, and satellite communication protocols.
• Proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, and tools like JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes.

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense-grade or space-qualified systems.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, IEEE-12207, CMMI Level 5.
• Understanding of digital modulation/demodulation, RF link budgets, and satellite modem architectures.

✅ Key Attributes

• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication (verbal & written).
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality, safety, and performance.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Interested candidates, please share your updated CV at:

archana.thakur@gateway-search.com