Software Quality Engineer (SQA – MV 75 Program) | Sapsol | Fort Worth, TX

Sapsol; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsol is seeking an experienced Software Quality Engineer (SQA) for the MV 75 Program in Fort Worth, TX. The role requires onsite presence and citizenship or GC status with security clearance eligibility.

You will lead formal audits, ensure DO-178C/DO-330 compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on embedded aviation systems. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of engineering experience, a strong DO-178C/DO-330 background, and a proven track record in safety-critical software and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Aerospace/CS/SE/EE).
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience in SQA for aerospace/defense.
• Deep expertise in DO-178C and DO-330; tool qualification under DO-330.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software and hardware process audits in compliance with DO-178C and DO-330.
• Oversee embedded aviation systems development lifecycles for safety-critical baselines.
• Review software requirements, designs, code, and verification procedures.
• Support tool qualification activities and verification under DO-330 guidelines.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and program managers in Fort Worth, TX.
• Track quality metrics, defect trends, and CARs using defect-tracking tools.
• Interface with customers, airworthiness authorities, and certification auditors.
• Ensure DO-254 hardware life-cycle data assurance where applicable.
• Maintain QA records, checklists, and certification artifacts.
• Participate in PDR, CDR, TRR reviews for safety and verification readiness.

Skills

SQA for aerospace/defense systems

DO-178C & DO-330 expertise

Embedded aviation systems

Auditing & process audits

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Jira

Job description

Position Summary:

Sapsol is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Software Quality Engineer (SQA) for the MV 75 Program with over 7 years of professional engineering experience to join our client defense team on a 12-month C2C or 1099 contract basis in Fort Worth, TX, requiring onsite presence (6:00 AM - 3:30 PM shift) and US Citizenship or Green Card status with security clearance eligibility. In this specialized aerospace quality engineering role, you will spearhead conducting formal software and hardware process audits, ensuring strict compliance with DO-178C (supplements & DO-330) standards, and overseeing embedded aviation systems development. You will work closely with cross-functional software developers, systems engineers, and defense program managers to deliver mission-critical aerospace platforms. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in aerospace or software engineering, deep practical mastery of DO-178C and DO-254 standards, and immediate availability for deployment in Fort Worth.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Software Quality Engineer (SQA - MV 75 Program) at Sapsol in Fort Worth, TX, you will take full ownership of ensuring rigorous quality assurance, software safety, and process compliance across advanced military aircraft software programs. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass reviewing software requirements, design documents, and source code, performing formal software/hardware process audits, and ensuring complete adherence to DO-178C (including tool qualification under DO-330) guidelines. You will collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate test procedures, witness formal software testing, track defect lifecycles, and prepare audit readiness packages for regulatory certification authorities. Working in a high-security defense environment requiring US Citizenship or Green Card status, you will uphold the highest standards of safety-critical avionics excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct rigorous software and hardware process audits, reviews, and evaluations in compliance with DO-178C and DO-330 standards.
• Oversee embedded aviation systems development lifecycles, ensuring strict adherence to safety-critical quality baselines.
• Review software requirements, architectural designs, code implementations, and verification test procedures.
• Support tool qualification activities and software verification compliance under DO-330 guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with software development squads, systems engineers, and program managers in Fort Worth, TX.
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics, defect trends, and corrective action requests (CARs) using defect-tracking tools.
• Interface directly with customer representatives, airworthiness authorities, and defense certification auditors.
• Ensure compliance with DO-254 hardware design assurance standards where applicable across program deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive quality assurance records, audit checklists, compliance matrices, and certification artifacts.
• Participate in milestone design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) to evaluate software safety and verification readiness.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with extensive hands-on expertise in SQA for aerospace/defense systems.
• Deep specialized expertise in DO-178C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification) and DO-330 (Tool Qualification).
• Proven hands-on background in embedded aviation systems development and formal software/hardware process audits.
• Preferred familiarity with DO-254 hardware life-cycle data assurance standards.
• Mandatory US Citizenship or Green Card (GC) status with security clearance eligibility (C2C or 1099 engagement).
• Exceptional analytical, attention-to-detail, auditing, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for onsite employment in Fort Worth, TX (6:00 AM - 3:30 PM shift).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or project management credentials.
• Experience supporting FAA DER (Designated Engineering Representative) or military airworthiness audits (MIL-STD).
• Prior working experience in tier-1 defense contractors (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Raytheon).
• Familiarity with Agile and waterfall hybrid development lifecycles in safety-critical defense environments.
• Advanced knowledge of configuration management and requirements traceability tools (IBM DOORS, Jira).

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Sapsol Recruitment Team
• Contact Name: Vishal Rami (Talent Acquisition Specialist / Account Manager)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive C2C or 1099 hourly/daily contract rate commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: 12 Months Contract (C2C or 1099 Only - Onsite in Fort Worth, TX)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for aerospace SQA roles in defense programs, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on DO-178C/DO-330 audit experience, embedded aviation background, and confirms your US Citizenship/Green Card status.