Aerospace Software Quality Engineer - DO-178 Auditor

TechDoQuest; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDoQuest seeks an experienced software process auditor to oversee all phases of the aerospace software lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DO-178/DO-254 and related regulatory standards. You will work with engineering teams, customers, and program managers to assure quality and adherence to contract requirements.

The role requires deep auditing skills, knowledge of aviation software processes, and ability to guide teams through documentation reviews, change boards, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a engineering or computer science discipline.
• Minimum 11 years aerospace/defense software process experience across DO-178/DO-254, ARP-4754, MIL-STD-498.
• Experience with government and FAA projects preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of audit techniques and software development methods.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and contracts for process compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interface with systems and software development personnel, test & evaluation personnel, and project managers.
• Review and approve requirements, design and test documentation for compliance to process requirements and standards.
• Participate in software change control process boards.
• Mentor and train junior employees as required.
• Moderate travel may be required to support program activities and auditing software suppliers.

Skills

Audit techniques

Software development methods

Software testing methods

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

C/C++

Ada

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

BS degree in Computer Engineering

BS degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

TechDoQuest seeks an experienced software process auditor to oversee all phases of the aerospace software lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DO-178/DO-254 and related regulatory standards. You will work with engineering teams, customers, and program managers to assure quality and adherence to contract requirements.

The role requires deep auditing skills, knowledge of aviation software processes, and ability to guide teams through documentation reviews, change boards, and risk assessments.