Aerospace Quality Engineer

Tekskills Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Mid-Senior Level Quality Assurance professional in Fort Worth, Texas. Candidates should have 10 years of experience with DO-178 or DO-254 and a strong background in the aerospace/defense industry. Responsibilities include interfacing with development teams, reviewing compliance documentation, and participating in the software change control process. A BS degree in a related field is required. This is a contract role with potential moderate travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with DO-178 or DO-254.
• Minimum of 11 years in aerospace/defense industry software processes.
• Experience in software requirements development.

Responsibilities

• Interface with systems and software development personnel.
• Work well in a team environment with effective interpersonal skills.
• Review systems, software, and test documentation.

Skills

DO-178 or DO-254 experience

Aerospace/defense industry experience

Government projects

FAA projects

Understanding of audit techniques

Software development and testing methods

Interpreting schematic drawings

Software requirements development

Software design and coding (C/C++, Ada)

Software/hardware verification

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas 76155 (Onsite)

Duration

12+ Months

Required Qualifications

• Must have 10 years of experience with DO-178 or DO-254 and proven Software Quality Assurance (SQA) work.
• Minimum of 11 years of directly related work experience in aerospace/defense industry software processes (e.g., RTCA DO-178c, RTCA 278a, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP-4754, MIL-STD-498).
• 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 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.
• Work well in a team environment, with excellent customer interface skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• 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 engineering counterparts on program activities to ensure processes and products comply with 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 audit 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).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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