Software Quality Engineer

Software Quality Engineer

Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world's leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you. Role: Software Quality Engineer Location: 3255 Bell Flight Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas Duration: 12 Months Required Skills: DO-178 or DO-254

Job Description:

• Minimum of 11 years directly related work experience with aerospace/defense industry software processes (such as RTCA DO-178c, RTCA 278a, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP-4754, MIL-STD-498, etc.)

• Experience with government customers projects preferred.

• Experience with FAA projects preferred.

• Must demonstrate basic understanding of audit techniques.

• Must demonstrate basic understanding of software development methods and software testing methods.

• Must have the ability to interpret schematic drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of systems & software processes.

• Experience in software requirements development.

• Software design and coding (C/C++, Ada, or other embedded programming languages)

• Embedded software/hardware verification background or knowledge

• Effective Communication Skills: Written, Oral, Listening, Presentation, Technical Writing

• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interface with systems and software development personnel, test and evaluation personnel, and project managers.

• Must work well in a team environment, have excellent customer interface skills, have effective interpersonal skills.

• Must quickly come up to speed with the software process auditor work scope, technical requirements, program risks, and delivery milestone schedule.

• Review and approve systems, software and test equipment requirements, design and test documentation for compliance to process requirements and standards.

• Participate/interface with the engineering counterparts on program activities to assure processes and products are compliant to contractual and company process requirements and standards.

• Participate in the software change control process boards

• Moderate travel may be required to support program activities and auditing software suppliers.

• Mentor and train junior employees, as required

Education:

• BS degree required, in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (preferred)