Software Quality Engineer

The Judge Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Software Quality Engineer with strong expertise in test engineering hardware, software quality processes, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments. This role focuses on ensuring quality, verification, and validation of software-driven test equipment throughout the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have LabVIEW, TestStand, and hardware inspections experience, with a proven ability to collaborate across engineering and supplier teams to resolve

Qualifications

• Must have degree in a STEM field (CS/EE) and hands-on experience with hardware/software test systems.
• Experience with requirements analysis, design reviews, integration, verification, validation, and certification of hardware/software test systems.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics/drawings and calibrations reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support test equipment lifecycle from requirements through validation and certification.
• Review and analyze requirements, designs, integrations, and verification activities for hardware/software test systems.
• Perform hardware inspections, cable inspections, and calibration reviews.
• Conduct metrology/data integrity reviews and maintain quality documentation/logs/audit records.
• Witness and verify validation activities for test equipment and HIL systems.
• Troubleshoot LabVIEW, TestStand, and C/C++ test code.
• Develop and execute audit strategies to ensure process compliance.
• Generate quality reports and collaborate with engineers/suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

C/C++

Quality assurance

Audit/verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

LabVIEW/TestStand environments

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Engineer with strong expertise in test engineering hardware, software quality processes, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments. This role focuses on ensuring quality, compliance, verification, and validation of software-driven test equipment throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in LabVIEW, TestStand, hardware inspections, calibration reviews, and quality assurance methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support test equipment throughout its lifecycle, from requirements development through validation and certification.
• Review and analyze requirements, designs, integrations, and verification activities for hardware/software test systems.
• Perform hardware inspections, including cable inspections and drawing/schematic reviews.
• Conduct calibration, metrology, and data integrity reviews.
• Create and maintain quality documentation, logs, and audit records.
• Review test documentation and support non-conformance resolution activities.
• Witness and verify validation activities for test equipment and hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Troubleshoot and assess LabVIEW, TestStand, and C/C++ test software implementations.
• Develop and execute audit strategies to ensure process compliance.
• Support quality initiatives aligned with recognized engineering and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and program teams to resolve quality issues.
• Generate quality reports and maintain project documentation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience with requirements analysis, design reviews, integration, verification, validation, and certification of hardware/software test systems.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment and test hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience performing hardware inspections, cable inspections, and calibration reviews.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze LabVIEW, TestStand, and C/C++ test code.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to travel as needed for project support.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE).
• Experience with CMMI, ISO, AS9100, FAA, or similar quality frameworks.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience supporting regulated environments, aerospace, defense, or complex engineering programs.
• Experience collaborating with external suppliers and customers.
• Advanced expertise with National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW and TestStand environments.