Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Software Quality Engineer Staff Test Engineering Hardware SMEJob Description
This role serves as the Software Quality Engineer Staff and Test Engineering Hardware Subject Matter Expert within the Software Quality Engineering team, with a focus on test equipment and hardware-in-the-loop systems. You will help develop, implement, and maintain common software and systems quality processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and customer requirements. The position is ideal for a collaborative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment and wants to shape critical quality initiatives while working with cutting-edge technology and a supportive, flexible team.
Responsibilities
- Drive software quality across test equipment and hardware-in-the-loop systems throughout the full lifecycle, from requirements definition through certification.
- Support test equipment throughout the life cycle of test stations, including requirements review, design input, integration, verification, validation, and certification activities.
- Provide hands-on support for test set hardware, including reading and interpreting drawings and schematics, performing hardware inspections, and conducting cable inspections.
- Execute calibration and metrology reviews and approvals for test equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
- Perform data integrity checks and ensure proper creation, maintenance, and control of logbooks and related records for test equipment.
- Conduct safety checks on test equipment and hardware to verify compliance with applicable safety standards and internal procedures.
- Review test documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Support program non-conformance burndown by helping investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions related to test equipment and software quality.
- Witness verification and validation activities for test equipment, including hardware-in-the-loop systems, to confirm that test solutions meet system and software requirements.
- Define, plan, and execute audit strategies to ensure compliance with software and system processes, including alignment with AS9100, CMMI, and other industry quality models.
- Read, interpret, and troubleshoot LabVIEW, TestStand, and C/C++ test code to verify that software implementations satisfy system requirements and to support defect resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including test engineering, software engineering, and suppliers, to ensure test systems and processes meet quality and customer expectations.
- Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven reports, metrics, and presentations using Microsoft Office tools to communicate quality status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Engage with software suppliers and, when applicable, Government/DoD customers to support quality-related discussions, reviews, and issue resolution for test equipment and systems.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- Ability to travel to company sites, supplier locations, and test facilities as needed.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Experience in requirements analysis, design reviews, product integration, and verification and validation (including certification) of hardware and software test systems.
- Demonstrated experience with test equipment and test set hardware, including reading schematics, performing hardware inspections, and executing calibration reviews.
- Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot LabVIEW and TestStand test code to verify that software implementations satisfy system requirements.
- Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot C and C++ test code to verify that software implementations satisfy system requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, for test documentation, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong quality assurance and software quality assurance mindset, with attention to detail and a commitment to process compliance and continuous improvement.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ CSQE) or the ability and interest to obtain this certification.
- Knowledge of industry-recognized quality models and standards, such as CMMI, ISO, AS standards, and FAA regulations.
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma (LSS), or equivalent experience in process improvement methodologies.
- Experience collaborating with software suppliers supporting test equipment development and sustainment.
- Experience working with Government or Department of Defense (DoD) customers in a quality or test engineering context.
- In-depth expertise with National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW and TestStand environments beyond basic code interpretation, including advanced troubleshooting and optimization.
- Background in quality assurance or software quality assurance within regulated or safety-critical domains, such as aerospace or medical devices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive resolution of complex quality issues.
Work Environment
You will work in a dynamic, mission-focused engineering environment that emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. The role involves close interaction with test engineering, software engineering, and quality teams, as well as suppliers and external stakeholders. You will spend time both in office settings performing analysis, documentation, and reviews, and in laboratory or test facility environments working directly with test equipment, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and related instrumentation. The position may require travel to company sites, supplier locations, and test facilities to support audits, inspections, and verification and validation activities. The organization supports worklife balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options where business needs allow, and provides access to modern tools and technologies, including National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and specialized test and measurement equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $92.07 - $92.07/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX.
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