Embedded Aviation SQA Engineer - DO-178C Expert

BravoTECH; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BravoTECH is seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee software and hardware quality throughout the embedded aviation lifecycle. This role emphasizes DO-178C compliance, audits, and cross‑functional collaboration with software, systems, and test teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software or quality engineering, with hands-on DO-178C experience and strong communication skills to present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years in software, systems, or quality engineering with DO-178C focus.
• Experience auditing software and hardware development processes and artifacts.
• Familiarity with embedded aviation software lifecycle and DO-178C supplements.
• Solid communication and presentation skills to convey findings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform software and hardware process audits across the development lifecycle.
• Review and approve engineering work products, release packages, and quality artifacts.
• Participate in technical reviews and present SQA findings and status reports.
• Audit supplier processes and deliverables for compliance.
• Monitor testing activities and verify quality, reliability, and program requirements.
• Partner with software, systems, test, and project teams.
• Mentor engineering teams on quality processes, standards, and compliance.

Skills

DO-178C experience

Embedded aviation software

Auditing processes

Software quality assurance

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

BSc/MSc in CS/CE/SE

Tools

DO-178C tooling

QA testing tools

Job description

BravoTECH is seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee software and hardware quality throughout the embedded aviation lifecycle. This role emphasizes DO-178C compliance, audits, and cross‑functional collaboration with software, systems, and test teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software or quality engineering, with hands-on DO-178C experience and strong communication skills to present findings to stakeholders.