Overview

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer – Software & Hardware Process Assurance

Location: Dubai, UAE
Full-Time | eVTOL / Advanced Air Mobility

Our prestigious aerospace client is developing a next-generation eVTOL aircraft and is seeking an experienced Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to establish and lead Software Quality Assurance and Hardware Process Assurance activities across a civil certification programme.

This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage of development, taking ownership of quality assurance processes that will support aircraft certification while helping build and shape the future Quality function.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Software Quality Assurance activities in accordance with DO-178C.
Lead Hardware Process Assurance activities in accordance with DO-254.
Develop and maintain Software QA and Hardware Process Assurance Plans.
Conduct process and product audits across the software and hardware lifecycle.
Support certification audits with regulatory authorities including EASA, FAA and GCAA.
Ensure compliance with approved development plans, standards and certification requirements.
Oversee supplier quality assurance activities and process compliance.
Support configuration management, change control and tool qualification activities.
Develop QA processes, templates and best practices across the engineering organisation.
Mentor engineers and contribute to the growth of the Quality Assurance team.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic, Software or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
Significant experience delivering DO-178C Software Quality Assurance and/or DO-254 Hardware Process Assurance on certified aerospace programmes.
Strong understanding of software and hardware lifecycle assurance, conformity reviews and certification evidence.
Experience supporting regulatory audits and certification programmes.
Working knowledge of ARP4754, AS9100, and civil aircraft certification frameworks.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

Experience within eVTOL, Advanced Air Mobility, UAV, or fly-by-wire aircraft programmes.
Knowledge of DO-330 Tool Qualification and DO-331 Model-Based Development.
Lead Auditor qualification (AS9100/ISO9001).
Previous experience mentoring or leading engineering quality teams.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on one of the world's most innovative Advanced Air Mobility programmes.
Early-stage programme with genuine technical ownership.
Career progression into a Quality Assurance leadership position.
International working environment with a highly experienced engineering team.

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Software & Hardware Process Assurance