Ingénieur principal en assurance qualité des logiciels | Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

RTX•Longueuil, QC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel. Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide. Pratt & Whitney continues to invest in new engine technology and design for future aircraft installations. With many new programs active and customer demanding more flexibility in our engines, this has driven many software changes to our engines resulting in more oversight. Adding to this is CyberSecurity and ARP4754A system related certification. We are looking for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer who is willing to work in this changing dynamic environment. If you are a self starter, flexible, fast learner, ability to work in a non structured environment, interested in technical and project leadership, have the ability to adjust to many priorities and enjoy those challenges, then this opportunity is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor or Technical Degree in Engineering/Aerospace/Control Systems/Software Engineering or Quality with at least 10 years experience
Field of Studies: Quality Assurance, Engineering, Aerospace, Software Engineering, Control Systems
A good understanding of the software development lifecycle and quality principles is essential.
Solid interpersonal skills are required.
Good organizational skills
Curiosity and attention to detail in reviews and audits
Skills in project management, writing, presentation and the ability to work autonomously and in an unstructured environment will be a definite asset.
Solid computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
Familiarization with software configuration management, requirements management tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in AS9100, ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254 CMMI Maturity, MIL/DoD or NASA Software standards will be a definite asset to this position.
Leadership capability will be a definite asset as this position will require the capacity to guide others technically and manage some of the projects.
An experience in real-time software is an asset.
Knowledge of DO-178, DO-254 or other DoD or MIL-STD for software development and quality processes is highly desirable.
Business sense is a key competency in this role.

Responsibilities

Responsible for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project
Contributes to the team or department by applying their knowledge of one or more functional areas
Fully developed professional able to work without direct guidance or direction from others
Has in depth knowledge of the discipline and role
Has capacity to provide technical guidance to other team members, good organizational and project management skills
Knowledge of the overall Quality function including the Quality Management System (QMS), since will support updates to Software Quality Requirements (Manufacturing, Flight Critical Software) and provide flowdown to other departments
Establish quality requirements as they pertain to software and airborne electronic hardware (AEH), including AEH used to support engine controls.
Conduct quality audits of software and AEH, both internally and at suppliers.
Communicate software/AEH quality requirements in compliance with Transport Canada and customer demands.
Support to engine programs for the review of the Quality and Software Development plans and compliance audits to these plans.
Prepare audit checklist, audit reports, presentations, generate and followup corrective action reports.
Develop software Quality Requirements based on AS9100 and regulatory requirements for both Flight Critical and Manufacturing software
Provide leadership, training, technical guidance to other junior members of the team
Provide ongoing process improvement by updating standard work, checklists where applicable and seek lean methods to accomplish tasks including familiarization with latest tools and technology
Present audit results to Management and certification authority at milestone reviews