Software Engineer – Safety Critical Systems

For our client based in Geneva, we are looking for an experienced Software Engineer – Safety Critical Systems (m/f/d).

You will contribute to the design, specification, and testing of advanced radar display systems used in air traffic management and other mission-critical domains.

Your Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain Software Requirements Specifications and test cases
• Review and validate software against requirements, ensuring full traceability
• Develop automated test scripts (C++, Python, Squish)
• Execute manual and automated tests, and report detailed results
• Document and track issues/bugs using JIRA
• Manage test results and support continuous integration activities
• Perform formal system tests (Factory Acceptance Tests)
• Analyse and document root causes of defects/incidents
• Contribute to software development activities when required

Your Profile:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering within air traffic control, aviation, or other safety-critical environments
• Solid experience in requirements engineering and software testing
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (Squish, Jenkins are strong assets)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate user needs into technical requirements and test cases
• Programming experience in C++ or Python
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ED153/ED109 or ED12B/C is a significant advantage
• Familiarity with tools like IBM Rational DOORS or Siemens Polarion is appreciated
• Highly organized, autonomous, and detail-oriented
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken); French or German is a plus