Job Summary

Head Quarters: Ottawa, Ontario

Project Locations: North America, Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

Industry: Civil Aviation

Job Type: Quality Assurance for Software Engineering Processes

About the Job

Searidge is currently recruiting for a QA Specialist to adopt and improve our corporate QA processes. We want someone with a background in software engineering who understands the software production process well, and has a clear understanding in how to achieve quality while maintaining efficiency in operations. The successful candidate must have an ‘engineering curiosity’, must be incredibly thorough, and must demonstrate strong communication skills. Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or other industry-specific standards such as ED-109 or ED-153 is an asset. They will work with a senior QA analyst with minimal supervision, and with the entire software team to help increase employee adoption of quality processes and contribute to the highest quality of software production. The candidate will hold a degree or diploma in a software engineering, quality assurance or related disciplines, and will ideally have had previous experience working with QA systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate superb technical competency, extraordinary communication skills and an ability to self-start and self-motivate.

Responsibilities

Work with QA team to adopt, maintain and improve company QA processes.
Prepare new QA processes and ensure they are aligned with regulatory standards.
Prepare company training materials and train employees on QA processes.
Stay up to date with regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 15288 and IEC61508.
Review and analyze industry-specific regulations (from EUROCAE, FAA, Transport Canada, and others) and create or update QA processes to fulfill these regulations.
Perform internal QA audits on all company teams (mostly on software engineering, production and development teams)
Hosting external auditors and managing external audits.
Analyzing quality infractions, performing root-case analyses and creating correction reports and propose corrective processes.
Presenting state of QA to senior executives and discussing issues and proposed solutions.
Documenting QA activities and creating audit reports.
Incorporate quality processes into the company’s products and solutions.
Write compliance statements and matrices to show adherence to regulatory standards.
Participating in team status meetings, engineering design reviews, and other team meetings to advise on quality processes and best practices.
Act as a change agent in continuous improvement initiatives and development of formal methodologies.
Participate in multiple projects concurrently in diverse global markets.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in a software engineering, quality assurance or related disciplines, and will ideally have had previous experience working with QA systems.
Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance.
A working knowledge of software development processes and a deep (but general) understanding of software systems (operating systems, software performance, high-level networking knowledge including cybersecurity considerations)
Software Quality or QA certificates is an asset.
Previous experience in QA is an asset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to learn new technologies and multitask with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational and time management skills.
Is a self-starter, self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
Ability to travel internationally is an asset.

Why Apply?

Searidge develops innovative technology to improve safety and efficiency in the aviation market. With technology at over 35 sites in 20 countries, we are a global leader and preferred partner for Remote Tower and Digital Airport solutions. Through operational enhancements, collaboration and automation, our team helps our customers proactively transform the way they offer and deliver services to meet changing demands.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation, a respectful and positive work environment where creative solutions, empowerment, and collaboration to achieve the end goal are part of the corporate DNA.

If you are interested and qualified for this position, please apply below. If this role does not align with your career goals but you are interested in working with Searidge Technologies, please visit our website and review all our open career opportunities.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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