Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX38: 1717 E Cityline Drive 1717 E Cityline Drive Building C17, Richardson, TX, 75082 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Top Secret - Current

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are looking to hire a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to our team at our Cityline facility in Richardson, Texas.

What You Will Do 

• Serve as System/Software Quality/Process Assurance Lead on a multidisciplinary Product Development Team

• Review  Program Plans to ensure process compliance to contractual, industry, and internal standards

• Perform Audits and Reviews to ensure compliance to Program Plans

• Apply critical thinking in the review  of documentation for compliance to regulatory, contractual, and industry standards

• Participate in internal, customer, and government regulatory reviews as applicable

• Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and process improvement activities

• Identify correction actions based on non-compliance adherence and support the implementation of improvement activities

• Mentor and train junior Software Quality/Process Assurance engineers

• Participate in product verification and validation activities

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience in virtualized environments

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization

• Experience in a Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems

• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems

• Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization in complex environments

• Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, and software debuggers

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Expertise with Software Development Lifecycle and DevSecOps

• Expertise in testing frameworks and automation tools relevant to software engineering

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Strong background in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, with practical experience using structured problem-solving tools

• Working knowledge of Engineering Configuration Management systems such as SVN or DOORS, with an understanding of their role in traceability and lifecycle control

• Familiarity with Continuous Process Improvement frameworks, such as CORE, Six Sigma, or Lean principles, with the ability to apply them to real-world engineering challenges 

• Understanding of AS9100/AS9115 Quality Management System standards and how they apply to engineering development and product assurance in the aerospace industry

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​

• Tuition reimbursement program ​

• Student Loan Repayment Program  ​

• Life insurance and disability coverage  ​

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insu