Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Bamboo.
• Experience with containerized or virtualized development environments, including technologies such as Docker.
• Strong automation and scripting experience using Python, Bash, or a similar scripting language.
• Experience developing engineering tools, test automation, or reusable development infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of embedded software development environments, including build, integration, test, and release processes.
• Experience supporting software development in a safety-critical or highly regulated environment.
• Understanding of DO-178C software lifecycle processes and the traceability, verification, and configuration management expectations associated with them.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across software, tooling, pipeline, and development environment issues.
• Ability to collaborate with software, systems, verification, and hardware teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting DO-178C DAL A software development and certification activities.
• Familiarity with DO-330 tool qualification, including development or support of qualified engineering tools.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software, avionics processing platforms, or real-time operating systems such as VxWorks or LynxOS.
• Experience building or supporting GitLab-based CertDevOps pipelines in a safety-critical development environment.
• Knowledge of avionics networking protocols such as ARINC 429, CAN, AFDX, or Ethernet.
• Experience integrating static analysis, code coverage, requirements verification, and timing-analysis tools into automated pipelines.
• Experience developing and standardizing test harnesses, development tools, and engineering workflows across multiple teams.
• Background creating training, work instructions, or technical documentation for development environments and tooling.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools or workflow automation to improve engineering productivity.
• Previous experience working within established aerospace development and certification processes.

The QDSS Advantage:

At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

What You’ll Find Here

• Work That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
• Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

Originally posted on Himalayas