James Cheevers

Hardware/Software Integration testing in Python for the engine controller for the TP400-D6 engine for use on the A400M military transport plane to DO-178B level-A standards. Writing the utilities to communicate with the target hardware for the HSI test scripts for both the A400M and the engine control system for the MTR390 (Tiger attack helicopter) Qualifying various tools to comply with EASA regulations. Performing key tasks at the end of each software life-cycle in order to achieve certification. Writing

Verification and Validation Test Engineer role sub-contracting at a key customer site to develop an Engine Ice Protection System for the JSF project Roles include: Developing a suitable test strategy to ensure certification of software. Developing the software-side of the Host/Target hardware using various levels of software test abstraction layers. Testing of software using LDRA and Rig hardware to ensure that the product satisfies customer requirements. Developing and improving Quality Assurance processes

Software Development role in developing Mission Displays for the Tornado GR-4. Roles included: Analysing customer requirements to implement changes into source code. Implementing new software functionality and bug-fixing within the Ada environment. Updating of design documents to reflect the change in software functionality. Unit-testing of code using GreenHills VectorCast Integration testing on various levels of target hardware to ensure compliance with DO-178B level B standard.