Sr. Software Quality Engineer, Aircraft SQA

Find a- Textron; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Sr. Software Quality Engineer for Aircraft SQA to oversee software quality across military and commercial programs. The role focuses on audits, lifecycle processes, and supplier oversight within embedded software contexts.

You will develop SQAPs, coordinate with CM, and participate in formal reviews, ensuring compliance with RTCA DO-178 and related standards. On-site work with travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5+ years’ work experience in software quality assurance with at least 3 years work experience in software engineering development.
• At least 3 years of experience particularly within aerospace & defense guidance, standards and processes (RTCA DO‑178, SAE ARP‑4754, MIL‑STD‑498).
• Must have experience with process audit to all software lifecycle data.
• Ability to work with Serena Dimensions, LDRA, and VectorCAST.
• Proficiency with technical writing, presentations, and Microsoft Office; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support requirements development, verification, audits, schematic and contract interpretation, software lifecycle and verification activities, and embedded software test equipment usage.
• Produce and maintain SQA manuals, policies, and documentation while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with diverse engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain SQAPs, defining lifecycle models, entry/exit criteria, verification/validation activities, configuration management, and supplier identification.
• Coordinate with Software Configuration Management to verify builds, ensure documentation is under configuration control, and participate in change boards.
• Evaluate software engineering practices and artifacts to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and development plans.
• Participate in formal and in‑process reviews—requirements, design, code, test readiness, verification, audits; ensure coding practices and software requirements are fulfilled.
• Interface with engineers, test organizations, SMEs, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues and support milestone activities; travel as required.
• Maintain historical records, mentor teams, and contribute to software process auditor responsibilities.

Job description

Sr. Software Quality Engineer, Aircraft SQA (

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Description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell’s High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.

This role is on site in Fort Worth TX Bell headquarters.

Software Quality Assurance Group, Aircraft Quality for Military and Commercial Aircraft

The Aircraft Software Quality Assurance (SQA) organization is responsible for planning, establishing, and maintaining an effective software quality program that will ensure compliance with company, contractual, and regulatory requirements of deliverable and non-deliverable software configuration items.

This team of software quality assurance engineers support internal software development and external supplier oversight. This position monitors every phase of the software development process to ensure compliance with process development and technical output, making sure that the aircraft delivered software adheres to the standards set by the development company and satisfies regulatory requirements.

What you’ll be doing as a Sr Software Quality Engineer, SQA:

Execute and support requirements development, verification, audits, schematic and contract interpretation, software lifecycle and verification activities, and embedded software test equipment usage; demonstrate working knowledge of audit techniques and quality processes

• Produce and maintain SQA manuals, policies, and documentation while providing mentoring to junior engineers; proactively collaborate with diverse engineering teams and stakeholders, managing multiple quality assurance tasks with strong communication skills.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Software Quality Assurance Plans (SQAPs), defining lifecycle models, entry/exit criteria, verification/validation activities, configuration management procedures, corrective action processes, and supplier identification.
• Coordinate closely with Software Configuration Management to evaluate program plans, verify software builds and loads, ensure documentation is under configuration control, and participate in software change control boards.
• Perform thorough evaluations of software engineering practices, documentation, qualification test artifacts, development files, and supplier-produced software to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, contractual requirements, and approved development plans.
• Participate in and conduct formal and in‑process reviews—including requirements, design, code, test readiness, verification, walkthroughs, and audits to ensure performance/design compliance, proper coding practices, and fulfillment of software requirements.
• Interface and collaborate with engineering counterparts, systems/software personnel, test organizations, SMEs, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues, assure process compliance, meet critical performance parameters, and support milestone activities—including travel when required.
• Maintain historical records, support team development, act as an advisor across organizational boundaries, learn and execute software process auditor responsibilities, and design business processes/procedures aligned with departmental goals.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To This Role:

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

At least 5+ years’ work experience in software quality assurance with at least 3 years work experience in software engineering development

At least 3 years of experience particularly within aerospace & defense guidance, standards and processes (RTCA DO‑178, SAE ARP‑4754, MIL‑STD‑498), government and FAA projects, embedded systems, device drivers, bootloaders, kernel development, and I/O‑based subsystems.

Must have experience with process audit to all software lifecycle data.

Ability to work with Serena Dimensions, LDRA, and VectorCAST.

Utilize professional skills such as technical writing, presentations, and proficiency with Microsoft Office;

Support program activities and supplier audits requiring up to 10% travel;

Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.

Demonstrate curiosity, drive, and a passion for innovation.

Bell/Textron relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

: US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field

: Engineering

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Level

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Experienced

Shift

: First Shift

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation: Unavailable
Worksite: Onsite