ARQUIMEA is a Spanish cross-sector technology group specializing in deep tech, aerospace, and defense. The company develops high-performance products and services for demanding sectors, including satellite components, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and microelectronics. With a strong focus on R&D, ARQUIMEA operates globally, providing innovative solutions to international space agencies and industrial leaders.

Headquartered in Madrid with a major research and operations hub in Tenerife, the company offers a dynamic environment for international engineers and researchers. ARQUIMEA is particularly relevant for foreign professionals due to its involvement in high-profile European space projects and its diverse workforce. The company frequently recruits for specialized roles in ASIC design, software engineering, and aerospace systems, often supporting talent relocation to its various Spanish hubs.

Founded in 2005 in Madrid, ARQUIMEA began as a spin-off focused on shape memory alloys for space applications. It has since grown into a diversified technology group through organic growth and strategic acquisitions across the aerospace and biotech sectors.

This job was published 5 months ago

Software Quality Engineer

ARQUIMEA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

ARQUIMEA is a technology company that operates globally and offers innovative solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our sectors of activity are Aerospace, Defense and Security, Big Science, and Fintech.

We are currently looking for a Software Quality Engineer to incorporate and supervise quality processes within our software development team for critical systems.

Main functions:

Define, implement, and maintain software quality assurance processes.
Prepare and supervise technical documentation according to industry regulations (quality plans, audit reports, metrics, etc.).
Collaborate closely with development, verification, and project management teams to ensure compliance with defined standards.
Perform internal quality audits and participate in formal inspections.
Design, execute, and document test plans and test cases (manual and/or automated).
Identify, report, and track bugs and quality issues.
Manage traceability and version control tools.
Participate in continuous improvement activities of the software lifecycle.

Knowledge, experience, and candidate profile:

Engineering/Degree/Master's in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Aerospace, or similar.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance in regulated environments (preferably in defense, aerospace, rail, or automotive).
Knowledge of testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration, acceptance).
Knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Version control, preferably Git.

Valued/Desired:

Familiarity with standards such as ECSS-E-ST-40C, DO-178C, ISO 25010, or similar.
Knowledge of languages such as C/C++, Python, or scripting for automation.
Knowledge and experience in tools for embedded software testing and automatic generation of unit tests, such as Vectorcast.
Knowledge and experience in static and dynamic code analysis tools such as SonarQube and CodeSonar.

The position is located in our offices in Madrid city, at calle Serrano Galvache, 56.

We are looking for curious, creative, tenacious, and collaborative people, eager to take action and unafraid to face challenges to help improve the society we live in.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability, or other factors protected by law. All candidates will be considered on an equal basis based on their skills and experience.

View original advert (Spanish)

ARQUIMEA, somos una empresa tecnológica que opera a nivel global y ofrece soluciones y productos innovadores en sectores muy exigentes.

Nuestros sectores de actividad son Aeroespacial, Defensa y Seguridad, Big Science y Fintech.

En estos momentos, estamos buscando un/a Software Quality Engineer para incorporar y supervisar procesos de calidad dentro de nuestro equipo de desarrollo de software para sistemas críticos.

Funciones principales:

Definir, implantar y mantener los procesos de aseguramiento de calidad de software.
Elaborar y supervisar la documentación técnica según las normativas del sector (planes de calidad, informes de auditoría, métricas, etc.).
Colaborar estrechamente con los equipos de desarrollo, verificación y gestión de proyectos para asegurar el cumplimiento de los estándares definidos.
Realizar auditorías internas de calidad y participar en inspecciones formales.
Diseñar, ejecutar y documentar planes y casos de prueba (manuales y/o automatizados).
Identificar, reportar y dar seguimiento a errores y problemas de calidad.
Gestionar herramientas de trazabilidad y control de versiones.
Participar en actividades de mejora continua del ciclo de vida del software.

Conocimientos, experiencia y perfil del candidato:

Ingeniería/Grado/Master en Informática, Telecomunicaciones, Aeroespacial o similar.
Experiencia mínima de 3-5 años en aseguramiento de calidad de software en entornos regulados (preferiblemente en defensa, aeroespacial, ferroviario o automoción).
Conocimiento de metodologías de testing (funcional, regresión, integración, aceptación).
Conocimiento de metodologías ágiles (Scrum/Kanban)
Control de versiones, preferiblemente Git

Valorable:

Familiaridad con normativas como ECSS-E-ST-40C, DO-178C, ISO 25010 o similares.
Conocimiento de lenguajes como C/C++, Python o scripting para automatización.
Conocimiento y experiencia en herramientas para testing de software embebido y generación automática de pruebas unitaria como Vectorcast.
Conocimiento y experiencia en herramientas de análisis estático y dinámico de código como SonarQube y CodeSonar.

El puesto está localizado en nuestras oficinas de Madrid capital, en la calle Serrano Galvache, 56.

Buscamos personas curiosas, creativas, tenaces y colaboradoras, con ganas de hacer cosas y sin miedo a afrontar retos para contribuir a mejorar la sociedad en la que vivimos.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

En ARQUIMEA valoramos la diversidad y la inclusión. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, género, orientación sexual, identidad de género, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad u otros factores protegidos por la ley. Todos los candidatos serán considerados en igualdad de condiciones en base a sus habilidades y experiencia.