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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Fort Worth, TX (On-site)

Duration: 12-month contract

Pay Rate: $80/hour W2 or $90/hour C2C

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only

Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to support the MV 75 aviation program. The successful candidate will provide software and hardware quality oversight throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering processes, industry standards, and aviation and military regulatory requirements. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with RTCA DO-178C, embedded avionics software development, and formal process and product auditing.

Key Responsibilities Conduct software and hardware process audits across all phases of the engineering development lifecycle. Review, monitor, and approve engineering work products, release packages, and supporting documentation. Participate in software and hardware technical reviews and present SQA findings, status reports, and compliance assessments. Perform supplier process audits and provide quality oversight for supplier deliverables and activities. Witness and monitor testing activities and review test results to verify compliance with quality, reliability, and program requirements. Collaborate with systems engineering, software development, testing, and project management teams. Mentor engineering personnel on quality processes, regulatory compliance, and applicable industry standards. Ensure adherence to Bell and Textron development processes, guidelines, and quality requirements. Quickly learn and execute MV 75 software quality audit processes and workflows. Independently manage assigned quality activities while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. At least 7 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or quality engineering. Extensive, hands-on experience with RTCA DO-178C and its supplements. Practical experience supporting embedded aviation or avionics software development throughout the development lifecycle. Demonstrated experience in process auditing, product auditing, and engineering compliance reviews. Strong understanding of RTCA DO-330, Software Tool Qualification Considerations, and related SQA responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings during formal engineering reviews. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or training.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with RTCA DO-254 and airborne electronic hardware assurance. Experience with supplier quality audits and aviation or military program compliance. Familiarity with formal software and hardware development lifecycle reviews.

Work Arrangement This is a 12-month, on-site contract opportunity based in Fort Worth, Texas. The work schedule is 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).