Engineer II – Software Quality Assurance (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Are you passionate about software quality and eager to make an impact on cutting-edge aerospace systems? As a Software Quality and Process Assurance Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you’ll support the development of embedded software by ensuring compliance with industry, contractual, and regulatory standards. 

In this role, you’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to monitor engineering processes, identify risks, and contribute to process improvements that ensure the safety and reliability of mission-critical products. You'll gain hands-on experience with programs for major customers like the U.S. Armed Forces, Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin, with growth opportunities into hardware and systems oversight as your career progresses. 

What You Will Do 

• 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 to ensure 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 (e.g., design specs, test plans) for conformance to internal standards and customer requirements. 

• Contribute to internal, customer, and regulatory reviews (e.g., milestone reviews, audits) by preparing documentation and addressing quality-related queries. 

• Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and assist in implementing process improvement initiatives. 

• Collaborate with and learn from senior engineers; contribute to team knowledge sharing and process consistency. 

 Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field 

Qualifications We Prefer  

• Familiar with key industry standards supporting safety-critical aerospace systems, with hands-on experience applying DO-178C for embedded software compliance; exposure to DO-254 and ARP4754 in cross-functional development environments. 

• Practical experience supporting Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, using structured problem-solving tools to identify issues and contribute to corrective/preventive actions. 

• Working knowledge of Engineering Configuration Management tools such as SVN, Synergy, and DOORS, with a solid understanding of their role in requirements traceability and lifecycle management. 

• Basic understanding of AS9100/AS9115 Quality Management Systems, with experience supporting compliance activities within the aerospace development lifecycle. 

What We Offer   

Benefits   

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

· Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

· Generous 401(k) plan t