Senior QA Analyst / Software Tester

Our client is a growing Swiss technology company that develops modern systems in a security-relevant future market. In an interdisciplinary environment, demanding technical solutions are created with high requirements for quality, traceability and reliability. You can expect a professional team with flat hierarchies, clear goals and the opportunity to actively further develop QA and testing processes. The company offers • A full-time position with a workload of 100 percent • Workplace at the headquarters in Aadorf • A responsible senior role in the field of software and quality assurance • Collaboration on demanding systems in Aviation, Aerospace and Defence • Modern technologies and an innovative technical environment • A lot of leeway in QA processes, test planning and verification • Close cooperation with development, system engineering and project management • Flat hierarchies and clear goals • Flexible working hours with flexible working time • Attractive compensation and growing social benefits • Support for relevant further training and certifications • An environment where quality, initiative and clean documentation are valued • Free coffee for all employees • Discounted fitness subscription directly next to the office • Regular team events, apéros and joint dinners • A long-term perspective in an exciting future market Our client wishes • Several years of experience as a QA analyst, software tester, test engineer, verification engineer or in a comparable QA role • Experience in Aviation, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or another regulated technical industry • Very good understanding of structured testing, verification, validation, defect management and QA processes • Experience with safety-relevant, mission-critical or strongly regulated systems • Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear and traceable test cases • Experience with requirement-based testing, traceability, test plans, test reports and defect reports • Strong communication skills in exchange with development, engineering, project management and internal stakeholders • Enjoyment in coordinating smaller QA activities or testing workstreams technically • Practical understanding of AI-supported tools in the testing or QA environment • Very good German language skills • Good English language skills are an advantage • Experience with test automation, scripting, integration tests or field testing is an advantage • Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time systems, sensor technology, communication systems or mission systems is an advantage • Basic knowledge of software development, software architecture or system engineering is an advantage • Experience with requirements management or test management tools is an advantage • Knowledge of standards such as AQAP, MIL-STD, ISO, SIL or comparable specifications is an advantage • Experience with audits, compliance documentation, formal reviews or risk-based testing is an advantage What to expect • You analyze requirements, specifications, acceptance criteria and test goals • You create, maintain and execute structured test cases for complex technical systems • You plan and coordinate QA and testing activities for milestones, releases and verification phases • You perform manual tests, regression tests, integration tests, system tests and acceptance tests • You document test results, deviations, defects, risks and verification evidence in a traceable manner • You ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, test results and defects • You work closely with development, system engineering, project management and internal stakeholders • You coordinate smaller QA or testing work packages technically and structurally • You use AI-supported tools where they sensibly support testing, documentation or analysis • You actively bring in your understanding of quality and help to enable robust and reliable systems • You support the further development of QA processes and ensure clear, traceable test and verification bases