Software Quality Engineer

ZealHire Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealHire Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Software Quality Engineer to ensure aerospace software development meets DO-178C/DO-254 and regulatory requirements across the full lifecycle.

You will conduct audits, oversee requirements, design, testing, and documentation, and collaborate with systems engineering, software, and test teams to uphold quality. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software/quality engineering, DO-178C expertise, and strong communication skills for auditing

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software, systems, or quality engineering.
• DO-178C experience required, with DO-254/ARP-4754 preferred.
• Strong audit, verification, and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform software and hardware process audits of engineering work products across the full development lifecycle.
• Review, monitor, and approve engineering work products, including release packages and associated artifacts.
• Participate in all software and hardware technical reviews; prepare and deliver SQA presentations and formal status reports.
• Conduct process audits and provide quality oversight for supplier artifacts, activities, and compliance.
• Witness and monitor testing procedures and results to ensure the delivered product meets established quality, reliability, and program requirements.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, software development, test teams, and project management.
• Mentor engineering personnel regarding quality processes, compliance requirements, and industry standards.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Bell and Textron development processes, guidelines, and quality requirements.
• Rapidly gain proficiency in the software quality audit process and associated workflows.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team environment.

Skills

DO-178C

Aerospace software

Quality assurance

Requirements verification

Audits & compliance

Education

B.S./M.S. in CS/Engineering

Tools

DO-178C tools

Regulatory compliance standards

Job description

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Recent Notes by H/M

• Independent Software QA/SQA experience - follows defined QA processes.
• understanding of software quality, verification throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Experience with embedded aviation software development.
• Hands-on with software quality documentation and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C / DO-254, RTCA, and Software Tool Qualification.
• Experience with verification and quality activities - verification or validation not only -
• Commercial and/or military aviation/defense experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Engineer to support aerospace and defense software programs. This role will focus on ensuring software development processes, requirements, design, testing, and documentation meet company, contractual, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with aerospace/defense software processes, software quality, requirements, verification, audits, and regulatory standards such as DO-178, DO-254, ARP-4754, or MIL-STD-498.

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA). In this role, you will provide comprehensive software and hardware quality oversight across all phases of the development lifecycle, ensuring strict compliance with applicable planning documents, standards, and aviation/military regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in DO 178C, embedded aviation systems, and formal process auditing.

Responsibilities

• Perform software and hardware process audits of engineering work products across the full development lifecycle.
• Review, monitor, and approve engineering work products, including release packages and associated artifacts.
• Participate in all software and hardware technical reviews; prepare and deliver SQA presentations and formal status reports.
• Conduct process audits and provide quality oversight for supplier artifacts, activities, and compliance.
• Witness and monitor testing procedures and results to ensure the delivered product meets established quality, reliability, and program requirements.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, software development, test teams, and project management.
• Mentor engineering personnel regarding quality processes, compliance requirements, and industry standards.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Bell and Textron development processes, guidelines, and quality requirements.
• Rapidly gain proficiency in the software quality audit process and associated workflows.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in software, systems, or quality engineering.
• Extensive, hands‑on experience with DO 178C and its supplements (required).
• Additional experience with DO 254 is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of RTCA DO 330 - Software Tool Qualification Considerations and related SQA responsibilities.
• Demonstrated background in process and product auditing.
• Practical experience supporting embedded aviation software development across all lifecycle phases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of presenting SQA find

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