Engineer II – Software Quality Assurance (Onsite)

RTX

128d • $66,000 - $130,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees