Software Quality and Process Assurance Engineer (Hybrid - Windsor Locks, CT)
About The Position
The Software Quality and Process Assurance Engineer supports development of embedded software by helping ensure compliance with industry, contractual, regulatory, and internal standards. The role works with cross-functional teams to monitor engineering processes, identify risks, and contribute to improvements that support the safety and reliability of mission-critical aerospace products. The engineer will support programs for customers including the U.S. Armed Forces, Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin, with opportunities to expand into hardware and systems oversight as their career progresses. This position supports the Software Quality/Process Assurance function on a multidisciplinary Product Development Team under the guidance of senior leads. It is hybrid in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Relocation assistance is available. U.S. citizenship is required; no security clearance is required.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience in Software Quality and Process Assurance or Software/Systems Engineering.
- U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with industry standards for safety-critical aerospace systems, including hands-on application of DO-178C for embedded software compliance; exposure to DO-254 and ARP4754 in cross-functional development environments.
- Experience supporting RCCA investigations, using structured problem-solving tools to identify issues and contribute to corrective and preventive actions.
- Working knowledge of Engineering Configuration Management tools such as SVN, Synergy, and DOORS, and understanding of their role in requirements traceability and lifecycle management.
- Basic understanding of AS9100/AS9115 Quality Management Systems and experience supporting compliance activities in the aerospace development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Support the Software Quality/Process Assurance function on a multidisciplinary Product Development Team under the guidance of senior leads.
- Assist in reviewing Engineering Development Plans for alignment with applicable contractual, industry, and internal standards.
- Participate in audits and process reviews to monitor compliance with Engineering Development Plans and organizational processes.
- Review engineering documentation, including design specifications and test plans, for conformance to internal standards and customer requirements.
- Contribute to internal, customer, and regulatory reviews, such as milestone reviews and audits, by preparing documentation and addressing quality-related questions.
- Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and assist with process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and support process consistency.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family-planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical expert program
- Flexible work schedules
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
