Software Quality Assurance Lead Engineer

Gentex Corp•Manchester, NH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead Engineer to establish, lead, perform, and mature quality assurance practices for embedded firmware, mobile applications, and PC-based software supporting next-generation electro-mechanical and electro-acoustic systems. This position will play a critical role in ensuring software quality and product reliability. The SQA Lead will define testing strategies, establish quality standards, and implement manual and automated testing frameworks, working closely with software engineering, systems engineering, and program management to deliver high-quality products that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and leadership in building scalable QA processes and potentially growing a QA team.

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing with emphasis on embedded systems and/or application software
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, and acceptance testing
Experience with embedded software testing on custom hardware platforms
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Experience with requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., Visure, DOORS, Jira)
Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, qTest)
Ability to review software/firmware requirements for testability and quality
Experience with scripting languages for test automation (e.g., Python, Bash)
Strong cross-discipline communication skills to collaborate with Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management
Ability to translate technical requirements into comprehensive test strategies
Competence in technical documentation and presentations using MS Office tools
Experience interfacing with customers, subcontractors, and external partners
Security clearance desired or ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

Training in quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) preferred
2+ years of experience in QA leadership, test engineering, or technical supervision preferred
Experience establishing or scaling software QA processes and teams preferred
Experience with embedded firmware testing and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing preferred
Experience with military, aerospace, or other regulated program testing preferred
Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD integration preferred
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop software quality assurance teams
Ability to establish and enforce software quality standards, processes, and best practices
Experience in test planning and resource allocation across multiple programs
Ability to drive continuous improvement and lessons-learned activities
Experience with quality management systems and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, DO-178, MIL-STD-882) preferred
Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., pytest, Robot Framework, Selenium, Appium) preferred
Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and interfaces (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) a plus
Knowledge of wireless protocols and testing (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) a plus
Experience with mobile application testing (iOS/Android) a plus
Experience with PC application testing (Windows/Mac/Linux) a plus
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
Experience with performance testing, stress testing, and reliability testing
Experience with audio/acoustic system testing a plus
Knowledge of encryption and secure communication testing a plus
Experience with over-the-air (OTA) update testing and validation a plus

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the software quality assurance function, including defining QA processes, standards, and best practices
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans for embedded firmware, mobile applications, and PC-based software
Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test infrastructure
Lead requirements review and analysis to ensure testability and quality
Perform and oversee test case design, test execution, defect tracking, and test reporting
Establish and maintain requirements traceability and test coverage metrics
Support hardware-software integration testing and system-level validation
Develop and maintain test documentation including test plans, test procedures, test reports, and quality metrics
Ensure compliance with site quality management system requirements and applicable regulatory requirements
Interface with software subcontractors and external partners to ensure quality deliverables
Prepare and deliver quality reports, metrics, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Mentor and develop QA team members; participate in hiring process as we scale the QA organization
Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, lessons learned, and process optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve enterprise and departmental quality goals