software Quality Engineer
Accord Technologies Inc • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Salary: USD 50 per year
Role & seniority: Software Quality Engineer (DO-178 or DO-254); senior-level position with 10+ years in DO-178/DO-254 and SQA experience
Stack/tools: Embedded software (C/C++, Ada or other embedded languages); hardware verification knowledge; software development/testing methods; audit techniques; ability to interpret schematics/specs/contracts; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Interface with systems/software development, test, evaluation teams, and project managers; ensure cross-functional alignment
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Review and approve systems, software and test documentation for compliance with process standards; participate in software change control boards
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Mentor/train junior staff; support program activities including audits of software suppliers; maintain awareness of program risks and milestones
Must-have skills
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10+ years of DO-178/DO-254 experience with proven SQA work
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11+ years of aerospace/defense software process experience (DO-178c, DO-254, ARP-4754, MIL-STD-498, etc.)
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Basic audit techniques, software requirements development, embedded verification familiarity
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Ability to interpret drawings/specifications/contracts; effective communication; proficient MS Office skills
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with government customers and FAA projects
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Prior experience auditing software suppliers and working in regulated environments
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Location & work type: Fort Worth, TX; 12-month contract extendable; shift 6:00 am–3:30 pm; s
Full Description
Software Quality Engineer (DO-178 or DO-254)
Location: Fortworth, TX
No of positions: 1
Duration 12 months extendable.
Shift timings; 6.00am to 3.30pm
Job Description
Required Qualifications
***** Must have 10 years of experience with DO-178 or DO-254 with proven Software Quality Assurance (SQA) proven work*****
Minimum of 11 years directly related work experience with aerospace/defense industry software processes (such as RTCA DO-178c, RTCA 278a, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP-4754, MIL-STD-498, etc.) Experience with government customers projects preferred. Experience with FAA projects preferred. Must demonstrate basic understanding of audit techniques. Must demonstrate basic understanding of software development methods and software testing methods. Must have the ability to interpret schematic drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of systems & software processes. Experience in software requirements development. Software design and coding (C/C++, Ada, or other embedded programming languages) Embedded software/hardware verification background or knowledge
Effective Communication Skills: Written, Oral, Listening, Presentation, Technical Writing
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Job Responsibilities
Interface with systems and software development personnel, test and evaluation personnel, and project managers. Must work well in a team environment, have excellent customer interface skills, have effective interpersonal skills. Must quickly come up to speed with the software process auditor work scope, technical requirements, program risks, and delivery milestone schedule. Review and approve systems, software and test equipment requirements, design and test documentation for compliance to process requirements and standards. Participate/interface with the engineering counterparts on program activities to assure processes and products are compliant to contractual and company process requirements and standards. Participate in the software change control process boards Moderate travel may be required to support program activities and auditing software suppliers. Mentor and train junior employees, as required
Education
BS degree required, in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (preferred)
