Design Quality Software/Systems Engineer II (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is seeking a Design Quality Engineer II who will provide quality-focused technical oversight throughout product development lifecycles. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with aerospace standards, perform software design reviews, and maintain verification records. A degree in STEM and U.S. citizenship are required. The position also offers numerous benefits, including medical insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with DO-178 objectives.
• Establish and maintain verification environments and automated test frameworks.
• Collect, analyze, and report verification metrics.
• Drive process improvements to enhance compliance and product quality.

Skills

Quality assurance

Process oversight

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Software Development tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico (GETC-PR) is seeking a Design Quality Engineer II to provide quality-focused technical and process oversight of product developments throughout their lifecycle.

Date Posted: 2026-06-17
Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment.
Hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent software design quality assurance reviews of lifecycle data (plans, standards, requirements, design, code, and test artifacts) to ensure compliance with DO-178 objectives.
• Ensure all software processes adhere to approved plans (PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP) and meet certification requirements.
• Establish and maintain verification environments and automated test frameworks in line with DO-178 verification strategies.
• Own and drive delivery of quality software releases, ensuring lifecycle data completeness and traceability.
• Witness and support verification activities including reviews, analyses, and formal qualification testing (FQT); log and track anomalies to closure.
• Develop and maintain verification checklists, procedures, and ensure adequate coverage (requirements, structural/code coverage as applicable).
• Collect, analyze, and report verification metrics (defects, coverage, review efficiency, test results).
• Identify process non‑compliances, document them as deviations, and ensure resolution in line with certification requirements.
• Ensure consistency, completeness, and correctness of all lifecycle data and certification records.
• Maintain and update Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC) and ensure alignment with certification authority expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP) and applicable DO‑178C objectives.
• Approve lifecycle data in accordance with certification plans and standards.
• Support Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits and external certification reviews; provide objective evidence and ensure audit readiness.
• Verify configuration management (SCMP) and integrity of software baselines across the lifecycle.
• Maintain Software Quality Assurance Records (SQAR) and ensure traceability across all lifecycle artifacts.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on anomalies and non‑conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance compliance, efficiency, and product quality.
• Support development teams on DO‑178C methods, tools, and compliance expectations.
• Plan and manage project activities including effort estimation, risk management, and coordination.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Software Development lifecycles, monitoring, and review activity.
• Experience referencing various aerospace standards to perform effective reviews.
• Exposure to software verification and validation activities, and qualification test witnessing.
• Experience in configuration management activity such as creating baseline, labeling, version controlling.
• Prior design quality engineering experience within design or manufacturing and/or warehousing environment.
• Knowledge of quality methods, including Root Cause Corrective Action and DFMEA facilitation as required.
• Knowledge of the design and development process, RCCA experience.
• Data analysis, risk management, and/or policy implementation experience.
• Preferably having knowledge of software (embedded systems domain).
• DO178B / DO178C / DO254 / ARP4754 awareness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.

EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.