Oliver Wyman, Vector - Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Seattle, WA
Role summary
Oliver Wyman Vector is seeking a Lead Systems Test Engineer in Seattle, WA, to develop and execute test cases, conduct system-level testing, and collaborate with engineering teams. The role involves ensuring airplane systems and software functionality and compliance, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing testing strategies. Key responsibilities include leading test programs compliant with RTCA DO-178C, performing complex software systems integration, and utilizing requirements management tools like DOORS. This hybrid role requires 3-5 days onsite per week and offers a salary range of $115,000 to $160,000 annually.
Oliver Wyman Vector is looking for a Lead Systems Test Engineer that will focus on developing and executing test cases, performing system-level testing, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Responsibilities include ensuring the functionality and compliance of airplane systems and software, troubleshooting and addressing issues, and contributing to the enhancement of testing strategies and methodologies.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- Systems software validation and verification, development assurance, safety analysis, and systems integration
- Experience in developing test cases working with software development and system engineering teams
- Demonstrated proficiency in Test Engineering and System Testing
- Experience leading test programs compliant with airplane software certification using RTCA DO-178C
Strong skills in Testing methodologies and test execution
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Plan, execute, and troubleshoot complex software systems integration to validate interface definition and system requirements of airplane network systems
- Compare actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned
- Experience with DOORS or similar requirements development and management tool
Experience authoring certification or process documentation for a DO-178C compliant test program.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Passion for aviation and familiarity with airplane systems is a plus
Experience with airplane networks and communication
Basic knowledge of network protocols, routing table definitions, and network architecture definitions
Experience with test procedures, lab testing and troubleshooting
Excellent verbal and written communications
Experience with Development Assurance, Certification and Safety Analysis
Customer focus and ability to jump to the hottest “fire” and contribute to problem solutions
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years and/or advanced degree with 5+ years related work experience.
An accredited degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. Preference for accreditation to come from ABET.
This role requires employee to be onsite 3-5 days a week
About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.
Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $160,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
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