Sr. Software Quality Engineer, Aircraft SQA

Were more than aviation experts were pioneers. We challenge whats possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Armys Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program a next generation aircraft.

This role is on site in Fort Worth TX Bell headquarters.

Software Quality Assurance Group Aircraft Quality for Military and Commercial Aircraft

The Aircraft Software Quality Assurance (SQA) organization is responsible for planning establishing and maintaining an effective software quality program that will ensure compliance with company contractual and regulatory requirements of deliverable and non-deliverable software configuration items.

This team of software quality assurance engineers support internal software development and external supplier oversight. This position monitors every phase of the software development process to ensure compliance with process development and technical output making sure that the aircraft delivered software adheres to the standards set by the development company and satisfies regulatory requirements.

What youll be doing as a Sr Software Quality Engineer SQA:

Execute and support requirements development verification audits schematic and contract interpretation software lifecycle and verification activities and embedded software test equipment usage; demonstrate working knowledge of audit techniques and quality processes

• Produce and maintain SQA manuals policies and documentation while providing mentoring to junior engineers; proactively collaborate with diverse engineering teams and stakeholders managing multiple quality assurance tasks with strong communication skills.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Software Quality Assurance Plans (SQAPs) defining lifecycle models entry/exit criteria verification/validation activities configuration management procedures corrective action processes and supplier identification.
• Coordinate closely with Software Configuration Management to evaluate program plans verify software builds and loads ensure documentation is under configuration control and participate in software change control boards.
• Perform thorough evaluations of software engineering practices documentation qualification test artifacts development files and supplier-produced software to ensure compliance with specifications standards contractual requirements and approved development plans.
• Participate in and conduct formal and inprocess reviewsincluding requirements design code test readiness verification walkthroughs and auditsto ensure performance/design compliance proper coding practices and fulfillment of software requirements.
• Interface and collaborate with engineering counterparts systems/software personnel test organizations SMEs customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues assure process compliance meet critical performance parameters and support milestone activitiesincluding travel when required.
• Maintain historical records support team development act as an advisor across organizational boundaries learn and execute software process auditor responsibilities and design business processes/procedures aligned with departmental goals.

Skills You Bring To This Role:

BS degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

At least 5 years work experience in software quality assurance with at least 3 years work experience in software engineering development

At least 3 years of experience particularly within aerospace & defense guidance standards and processes (RTCA DO178 SAE ARP4754 MILSTD498) government and FAA projects embedded systems device drivers bootloaders kernel development and I/Obased subsystems.

Must have experience with process audit to all software lifecycle data.

Ability to work with Serena Dimensions LDRA and VectorCAST.

Utilize professional skills such as technical writing presentations and proficiency with Microsoft Office;

Support program activities and supplier audits requiring up to 10% travel;

Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.

Demonstrate curiosity drive and a passion for innovation.

Bell/Textron relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• Youll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic pharmacy physical therapy and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

Its time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission and lets make history together.

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