Free Aerospace Software Testing Engineer course (6months)

Aerospace Software Testing Engineer:

Brief Job Description: Aerospace Software Testing Engineer is responsible for testing of aerospace software, developing test plans, procedures and test reports in order to ensure company products and services comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

Personal Attributes: The individual should have analytical ability, attention to detail and systematic thought process. He should have good communication and interpersonal skills and should be able to work as part of a team.

Documents for knowledge sharing

Performance Criteria

PC1. establish with appropriate people the purpose, scope, formats and target

audience for the documents

PC2. access existing documents, language standards, templates and

documentation tools from your organization’s knowledge base

PC3. liaise with appropriate people to obtain and verify the information required

for the documents

PC4. confirm the content and structure of the documents with appropriate people

PC5. create documents using standard templates and agreed language standards

PC6. review documents with appropriate people and incorporate their inputs

PC7. submit documents for approval by appropriate people

PC8. publish documents in agreed formats

PC9. update your organization’s knowledge base with the documents

PC10. comply with your organization’s policies, procedures and guidelines when

creating documents for knowledge sharing.

Organisational Context:

KA1. your organization’s policies, procedures and guidelines for creating documents for knowledge sharing

KA2. the purpose and scope of the work to be carried out and the importance of keeping within these boundaries

KA3. who to involve when developing documents and their roles and

responsibilities

KA4. intended audiences for documents

KA5. your organization’s knowledge base and how to access and update this

KA6. the importance of verifying information obtained for documents and how to

do this

KA7. the importance of reviewing documents with others

KA8. how to use feedback to improve documents

KA9. your organization’s processes and procedures for approving and publishing

documents

KA10. methods and techniques used when working with others

KA11. tools, templates and language standards available and how to use these

KA12. the work element for documents created

KA13. how to convert the work element into meaningful documents by proper abstraction and categories suited to standard templates.

Technical

Knowledge

KB1. the purpose and scope of the work to be carried out and the importance of

keeping within these boundaries

KB2. sources of information and reference materials for creating documents

KB3. different styles used in documents, including:

 your organization’s house style

 types and styles of documents

 templates

KB4. different ways of structuring documents and how to select the best structure

for the agreed content

KB5. how to check and make corrections to documents for common editorial

problems and errors, including:

 deviations

 factual accuracies

 linguistic mistakes

 discrepancies

 errors

 ambiguities in content

 formatting

Core Skills/ Generic Skills

Writing Skills

You need to know and understand how to: SA1. complete accurate well written work with attention to detail SA2. communicate with others in writing

Reading Skills

You need to know and understand how to: SA3. follow guidelines, procedures, rules and service level agreements

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

SA4. listen effectively and orally communicate information accurately SA5. ask for clarification and advice from others

Professional Skills

Decision Making

You need to know and understand how to: SB1. identify anomalies in data SB2. make a decision on a suitable course of action SB3. time management SB4. multi-tasking

Plan and Organise

You need to know and understand how to: SB5. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines SB6. manage your time effectively SB7. handle multiple tasks concurrently

Customer Centricity

You need to know and understand how to: SB8. check that your own and/or your peers’ work meets customer requirements SB9. work effectively in a customer facing environment SB10. build and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers

Problem Solving: You need to know and understand how to: SB11. seek clarification on problems from others SB12. apply problem-solving approaches in different situations SB13. refer anomalies to the line manager   Analytical Skills You need to know and understand how to: SB14. analyze data and activities SB15. configure data and disseminate relevant information to others SB16. pass on relevant information to others   Critical Thinking Skills You need to know and understand how to: SB17. provide opinions on work in a detailed and constructive way SB18. apply balanced judgments to different situations   Attention to Detail You need to know and understand how to: SB19. check your work is complete and free from errors SB20. get your work checked by others   Team Working You need to know and understand how to: SB21. work independently and collaboratively SB22. work effectively in a team environment SB23. contribute to the quality of team working     Technical Skills     SC1. use information technology effectively to input and/or extract data accurately SC2. identify and refer anomalies in data SC3. store and retrieve information SC4. keep data secure SC5. agree objectives and work requirements SC6. use coding standards SC7. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your role   Software testing and validation:   Performance Criteria   perform software testing and validation   PC1. analyse specifications to prepare the test plans, cases, procedures and conformity to regulatory requirements PC2. understand the system for which the software is being used and tested & write and review software test cases & test plans PC3. validate various aerospace software components and generate exhaustive reports for effective testing purposes PC4. create and review the CAD drawings of the test article and the test systems PC5. create and develop test framework PC6. prepare test plan for graphic user interface (GUI) modules, components and applications PC7. perform special test procedures as required to support failure investigation PC8. consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate software PC9. coordinate with the team for validation of software to specifications PC10. manage test suites for source codes control and integration with test cases PC11. maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests PC12. interact with relevant agencies/authorities for conducting reallocation, disposition or refurbishment of test assets PC13. interface with internal contacts, decompose information from requirements and Statements of Work (SOW) to formulate basic test approaches PC14. review standards and regulations to assess the impact on the test plan PC15. gathers information from applicable sources to define test requirements, facilities and test environments for simple tests PC16. review and share test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer and take appropriate action based upon test data results PC17. prepare test and configuration documentation PC18. preserve and monitor test hardware PC19. participate in test readiness reviews, safety reviews, test plan reviews and test case reviews PC20. configure software for data acquisition and analysis   PC21. configure software for data acquisition and analysis PC22. prepare test reports and provide inputs based on lessons learned and performance metrics to improve future testing PC23. archive data and reports as required PC24. use initiative to find things out independently, question assumptions and challenge results PC25. write and review precise requirements using language and testability principles. PC26. execute tests on embedded hardware applying DO-178C processes, supporting tool qualification PC27. work with development team to increase automation and tool support PC28. conduct software verification and testing, troubleshooting and functional analysis PC29. prepare test automation scripts for frequently run tests and execute them to speed up test completion time and eliminate manual errors PC30. ensure test coverage is achieved through static code analysis and the tests are run on a continuous basis as a part of DevOps – Continuous Integration/ build pipeline PC31. collaborate in a cross functional and multi-disciplined team of engineers on various testing projects.   Knowledge and Understanding   Organisational Context   KA1. organisation’s objective, vision, diversified segments, products etc KA2. regulatory compliance with respect to modification and changes KA3. organisation’s requirement for IP protection KA4. hazard and risk management as defined by organisation KA5. compliance requirement for the roles and responsibility KA6. organisation’s safety and security requirements   Technical Knowledge   KB1. engineering drawings, standards, codes, best practices and policy KB2. aerospace principles, techniques, procedures, for test system design KB3. aircraft testing standards and procedures for carrying out various types of tests KB4. principles of physics, avionics / embedded system, basics of agile technology in testing, aerospace design and theory of flight KB5. arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications in the test load/system design calculations KB6. DO-254 standards, DO-178, MIL standards etc KB7. machin es and tools used for the test system including their uses and repair KB8. software development knowledge including Independent Validation and Verification (IV & V) KB9. software language and tools related to aerospace / avionics KB10. software test tasks in compliance with the company procedures and process KB11. object-oriented analysis, design, and development The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions on a suitable course of action or response if permitted by the authority matrix Plan and Organise The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. monitor efficient functioning of all activities SB3. plan and organise work to achieve targets and deadlines Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. communicate with customers and other stakeholders in a courteous manner SB5. maintain cordial work relationship Problem Solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. identify trends/common causes for errors and suggest possible solutions to the supervisor/management SB7. identify and correct errors Analytical Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. analyse best possible solutions (cost, time, effort, etc.) suited for operations Critical Thinking Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB9. concentrate on task at hand and complete it without errors SB10. apply balanced judgments to different situations     Work Effectively in a Team   Performance Criteria   Support the work team PC1. display courteous and helpful behaviour at all times PC2. take opportunities to enhance the level of assistance offered to colleagues PC3. meet all reasonable requests for assistance within acceptable workplace timeframes PC4. complete allocated tasks as assigned PC5. seek assistance when difficulties arise PC6. use questioning techniques to clarify instructions or responsibilities, PC7. identify and display a non-discriminatory attitude in all contacts with customers and other staff members   Maintain personal presentation   PC8. observe appropriate dress code and presentation as required by the workplace, job role and level of customer contact PC9. follow personal hygiene procedures according to organisational policy   Develop effective work habits PC10. interpret, confirm and act on workplace information, instructions and procedures relevant to the particular task PC11. interpret, confirm and act on legal requirements with regards to anti- discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying PC12. ask questions to seek and clarify workplace information PC13. plan and organise daily work routine within the scope of the job role PC14. prioritise and complete tasks according to required timeframes PC15. identify work and personal priorities and achieve a balance between competing priorities   Knowledge and Understanding   Organisational Context KA1. policies and procedures relating to the job role KA2. the value system of the organisation KA3. employee rights and obligations KA4. the reporting hierarchy and escalation matrix   Technical Knowledge KB1. ask questions to identify and confirm requirements KB2. follow routine instructions through clear and direct communication KB3. use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences KB4. use and interpret non-verbal communication KB5. the scope of information or materials required within the parameters of the job role KB6. consequences of poor team participation on job outcomes KB7. work health and safety requirements   Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills, On the job the individual needs to be able to: SA1. complete documentation accurately SA2. write simple reports when required Reading Skills On the job the individual needs to be able to: SA3. read information accurately SA4. read and interpret data sheets Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. listen to and orally communicate information with all concerned   Professional Skills Decision Making On the job the individual needs to be able to: SB1. make appropriate decisions regarding the responsibilities of the job role Plan and Organise The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. monitor efficient functioning of all activities SB3. plan and organise work to achieve targets and deadlines Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. communicate with customers and other stakeholders in a courteous manner SB5. maintain effective work relationship Problem Solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. identify trends/common causes for errors and suggest possible solutions to the supervisor / management SB7. identify and correct errors Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. analyse best possible solutions (cost, time, effort, etc.) suited for operations Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB9. concentrate on task at hand and complete it without errors SB10. apply balanced judgments to different situations     organisational safety and information security     Performance Criteria   Comprehending the safety and information security procedures PC1. comply with your organisation’s IT policies and procedures for safety of data and information PC2. adhere to the organisation’s policies pertaining to accesses granted, usage, modification of any information or recording or destruction of information PC3. report any identified breaches of data or information in any form to the authority as described by the organisation PC4. report any theft of intellectual property according to the organisation policy PC5. record, control the document version and take appropriate approvals for the documents, plans or drawings according to organisational hierarchy PC6. follow your organisation’s safety procedures at workplace and act promptly, calmly, and efficiently in case of disruption PC7. recommend improvement related to safety and security at the workplace PC8. comply to any health and safety requirements set by the organisation   Knowledge and Understanding   Organisational Context KA1. regulatory requirements and organisation’s procedures for health, safety and information security KA2. what is meant by an Intellectual property (IP), including the identification and prevention of theft at workplace KA3. how and when to maintain version and document control, post seeking approvals from the competent organisational authority KA4. the 5S principles (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke) for efficient productivity and quality at workplace   Technical Knowledge KB1. IP management, including filing patents/copyrights/design registrations, documentation and control KB2. design standards, practices, procedure and methods followed by your organisation KB3. how to report breaches in safety and information security KB4. cyber security policy of your organisation KB5. procedures for evacuation of staff at workplace KB6. reporting procedures related to health, safety and security   Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills You need to know and understand how to: SA1. complete accurate, well written work with attention to detail Reading Skills You need to know and understand how to: SA2. read instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules and service level agreements Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) You need to know and understand how to: SA3. listen effectively and orally communicate information accurately   Professional Skills Decision Making You need to know and understand how to: SB1. make a decision on a suitable course of action Plan and Organise You need to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and organise your work to meet health, safety and security requirements Customer Centricity You need to know and understand how to: SB3. build and maintain positive and effective relationships with colleagues and customers Problem Solving You need to know and understand how to: SB4. apply problem solving approaches in different situations Analytical Skills You need to know and understand how to: SB5. analyse data and activities Critical Thinking Skills You need to know and understand how to: SB6. apply balanced judgments to different situations                                     Model Curriculum      Aerospace Software Testing Engineer   Create documents for knowledge sharing   establish with appropriate people the purpose, scope, formats and target audience for the documents  access existing documents, language standards, templates and  documentation tools from the organization’s knowledge base  liaise with appropriate people to obtain and verify the information required for the documents  confirm the content and structure of the documents with appropriate people  create documents using standard templates and agreed language standards  review documents with appropriate people and incorporate their inputs  submit documents for approval by appropriate people  publish documents in agreed formats  update the organization’s knowledge base with the documents  comply with the organization’s policies, procedures and guidelines when  creating documents for knowledge sharing   Perform software testing and validation     · analyse specifications to prepare the test plans, cases, procedures and conformity to regulatory requirements  periodically validate various aerospace software components and generate exhaustive reports  create and review the CAD drawings of the test article and the test systems  create and develop test framework  prepare test plan for graphic user interface (GUI) modules, components and applications  perform special test procedures as required to support failure investigation  consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate software  coordinate with the team for validation of software to set specifications  manage test suites including source codes control and integration with test cases  maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.  conduct reallocation, disposition or refurbishment of test assets  interface with internal contacts, decompose information from requirements and Statements of Work (SOW) to formulate basic test approaches  review standards and regulations to assess the impact on the test plan  gathers information from applicable sources to define test requirements, facilities and test environments for simple tests  review test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer and take appropriate action based upon test data results  prepare test and configuration documentation  preserve and monitor test hardware  participate in test readiness reviews, safety reviews, test plan reviews and test case reviews  configure software for data acquisition and analysis  prepare daily execution plans for effective use of all test resources  prepare test reports and provide inputs based on lessons learned and performance metrics to improve future testing  archive data and reports as required     Work Effectively in a Team   · display courteous and helpful behaviour at all times  take opportunities to enhance the level of assistance offered to colleagues  meet all reasonable requests for assistance within acceptable workplace timeframes  complete allocated tasks as required  seek assistance when difficulties arise  use questioning techniques to clarify instructions or responsibilities  identify and display a non -discriminatory attitude in all contacts with customers and other staff members  observe appropriate dress code and presentation as required by the workplace, job role and level of customer contact  follow personal hygiene procedures according to organisational policy and relevant legislation  interpret, confirm and act on workplace information, instructions and procedures relevant to the particular task  interpret, confirm and act on legal requirements in regard to anti- discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying  ask questions to seek and clarify workplace information  plan and organise daily work routine within the scope of the job role  prioritise and complete tasks according to required timeframes  identify work and personal priorities and achieve a balance between competing priorities     Maintain organisational safety and information security   comply with the organization’s IT policies and procedures for safety of data and information  adhere to the organisation’s policies pertaining to accesses granted, usage, modification of any information or recording or destruction of information  report any identified breaches of data or information in any form to the authority as described by the organization  report any theft of intellectual property according to the organisation policy  record, control the document version and take appropriate approvals for the documents, plans or drawings according to organisational hierarchy  follow your organization’s safety procedures at workplace and act promptly, calmly, and efficiently in case of disruption  recommend improvement related to safety and security at the workplace  comply to any health and safety requirements set by an organisation     Unique equipment used  Computer Aided Design tools  Autocode generator  Simulation tools  Avionics/Other software testing tools     Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will b e created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC. 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC. 3. Assessment will be condu cted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS. 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below). 5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion. 6. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment. 7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.