About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Engineer with strong expertise in test engineering hardware, software quality processes, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments. This role focuses on ensuring quality, compliance, verification, and validation of software-driven test equipment throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in LabVIEW, TestStand, hardware inspections, calibration reviews, and quality assurance methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support test equipment throughout its lifecycle, from requirements development through validation and certification.
- Review and analyze requirements, designs, integrations, and verification activities for hardware/software test systems.
- Perform hardware inspections, including cable inspections and drawing/schematic reviews.
- Conduct calibration, metrology, and data integrity reviews.
- Create and maintain quality documentation, logs, and audit records.
- Review test documentation and support non-conformance resolution activities.
- Witness and verify validation activities for test equipment and hardware-in-the-loop systems.
- Troubleshoot and assess LabVIEW, TestStand, and C/C++ test software implementations.
- Develop and execute audit strategies to ensure process compliance.
- Support quality initiatives aligned with recognized engineering and quality standards.
- Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and program teams to resolve quality issues.
- Generate quality reports and maintain project documentation.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- Experience with requirements analysis, design reviews, integration, verification, validation, and certification of hardware/software test systems.
- Hands-on experience with test equipment and test hardware.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience performing hardware inspections, cable inspections, and calibration reviews.
- Ability to troubleshoot and analyze LabVIEW, TestStand, and C/C++ test code.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Ability to travel as needed for project support.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE).
- Experience with CMMI, ISO, AS9100, FAA, or similar quality frameworks.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience supporting regulated environments, aerospace, defense, or complex engineering programs.
- Experience collaborating with external suppliers and customers.
- Advanced expertise with National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW and TestStand environments.
