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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Actalent • Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

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Salary: $57.69 - $69.71/hr

Posted Jan 30, 2026Apply by Mar 1, 2026

Role & seniority: Software Quality Assurance Engineer (mid to senior level), Contract to Hire

Stack/tools: C/C++, Java; Linux real-time operating systems; Jira, Confluence, GitLab; Waterfall and Agile; Change Control Board; GOV/MIL standards compliance

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Provide quality assistance to a complex military combat-vehicle software team

  • Review and mature software processes; participate in CDRL reviews, development, and verification activities

  • Support internal and government release processes; audit compliance; analyze quality data and generate reports

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years in software engineering or software quality assurance

  • Proficiency in C/C++, Java; Linux RTOS experience

  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab; familiarity with Waterfall/Agile

  • Ability to manage Change Control Board and perform GOV/MIL compliance audits

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Nice-to-haves

  • German language ability

  • CMMI certification or ASPICE provisional auditor

  • Experience in multi-national and highly regulated environments

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills

  • Location & work type: Auburn Hills, MI; on-site; contract-to-hire

Note: Role involves working on government/regulatory software for a military system and compliance-focused activities.

Full Description

Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you will provide essential quality assistance to the Software Team working on a complex military combat vehicle software-based system. Your role will involve improving software processes, participating in software development and verification activities, and ensuring compliance throughout the software lifecycle. You will be instrumental in supporting both internal and government release processes, while utilizing tools like Jira for data mining and report generation.

Responsibilities

Provide quality assistance to the Software Team for a complex military combat vehicle software system. Review and mature software process development throughout the lifecycle. Participate in CDRL reviews, software development, and verification activities. Support internal and government release processes. Ensure compliance with software development processes. Use Jira for data mining and generate quality reports. Analyze quality data and produce comprehensive reports on quality metrics. Identify areas for process and product improvement. Conduct audits for compliance with GOV/MIL standards.

Essential Skills

5+ years’ experience as a software engineer or software quality assurance.

Proficiency in programming languages: C/C++, Java. Experience with Linux real-time operating systems. Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile processes using Jira. Strong understanding of software lifecycle development tools (Jira, Confluence, GitLab). Ability to manage Change Control Board and perform audits for compliance with GOV/MIL standards. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to speak German. CMMI certification or ASPICE provisional auditor. Experience in multi-national, multi-organizational environments. Experience in highly regulated industries. Adaptable, assertive, and responsive. Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly. Superior consultation, diplomacy, and influencing skills. Ability to promote collaboration and teamwork across organizations. High level of self-motivation and ability to prioritize under pressure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $69.71/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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