Now Hiring: Software Quality Engineer — Ensure Excellence in Next Generation Aviation Software

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Software Quality Engineer. This is a career defining opportunity to influence the software that powers some of the most advanced aircraft in the world—ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance at every stage.

Role Summary

As a Software Quality Engineer, you will be the critical gatekeeper of software design quality across the development lifecycle. Your expertise in standards such as DO 178 and DO 254 will ensure that delivered software meets stringent aviation regulatory requirements and maintains the highest levels of safety and performance.

This role directly supports mission ready aviation systems and contributes to maintaining industry leading excellence.

Position Details

• Job Title: Software Quality Engineer

• Job Type: Full Time; Consultant (12 month assignment)

• Location: Fort Worth, TX

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift: 6:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Pay Rate: $60–$90 per hour

What You’ll Do (Day to Day Responsibilities)

• Monitor all phases of the software development process to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Interface daily with systems engineers, software developers, test teams, evaluation personnel, and project managers.

• Review and approve system, software, and test requirements, design documents, verification activities, and test procedures.

• Assess compliance with RTCA DO 178C, DO 254, SAE ARP 4754, MIL STD 498, and related standards.

• Participate in software change control boards and provide expert insight into process impacts.

• Identify program risks and align activities with milestone schedules.

• Conduct audits, process reviews, and oversight of software suppliers.

• Support government and FAA project requirements.

• Mentor and train junior SQA team members.

• Travel as needed to support program audits and supplier evaluations.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have the following to be considered:

• 10+ years of experience with DO 178 or DO 254 with clearly demonstrated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) work.

• Minimum 11 years of directly related aerospace or defense software process experience.

• Experience working with government and/or FAA regulated software projects.

• Strong understanding of audit techniques, software development methods, and testing methodologies.

• Ability to interpret schematic drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

• Experience in software requirements development.

• Background in software design and coding (C/C++, Ada, or other embedded languages).

• Knowledge of embedded software/hardware verification.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience auditing supplier software processes.

• Familiarity with safety critical and mission critical systems in aerospace.

• Prior experience training or mentoring software engineers or auditors.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect elite technical professionals with world class aviation organizations. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to work at the forefront of aviation innovation.

• Highly competitive compensation and stable weekday schedule.

• A collaborative, supportive culture that values expertise and precision.

• Projects that challenge your technical abilities and contribute to safer skies.

• Professional growth through exposure to cutting edge systems and high complexity programs.

Your work will help ensure that industry leading aircraft software is safe, reliable, and mission ready.

Ready to Shape the Future of Aviation Software?

If you’re a highly skilled Software Quality Engineer with a passion for precision, safety, and technical excellence, we encourage you to apply today. Join us and play a key role in advancing the aviation systems that keep our world moving.

Apply now and take your career to new heights.

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