Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

University of Dayton School of Engineering; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading institution as a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer, where you'll lead the development of quality assurance strategies for innovative software and hardware systems. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to process improvements. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on your experience and location, and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Experience with automated testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of test strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior QA engineers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Automation Testing

Accessibility Testing

Agile Development

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Join the University of Dayton School of Engineering as a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Be part of the University of Dayton Research Institute's (UDRI) Sensor & Software Systems division, leading innovation in cutting-edge technologies. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance strategies to ensure our software and hardware systems meet high standards for government and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of test strategies for software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, product management, and DevOps.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, manual and automation testing, accessibility testing.
• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Understanding of SDLC, test planning, automation, and defect tracking.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in writing test scenarios, test cases, and related documentation.
• 12+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years in Agile development and working with Department of Defense clients.
• Ability to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, mid-senior level, in the engineering and IT industry within higher education. Salary ranges from $95,000 to $194,000 depending on experience and location.

Application Instructions

Submit a cover letter addressing each minimum and preferred qualification you meet.

In accordance with our mission and policies, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are an equal opportunity employer.