Principal Software Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Engineer (Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Audit avionics development programs for compliance with engineering plans, standards, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct Stages of Involvement audits from planning through certification.
- Review requirements, software, test cases, and other artifacts for alignment with program plans and standards.
- Document, track, and manage audit findings while collaborating with engineering and program leadership on resolution.
- Ensure engineering teams follow defined plans and processes throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Tailor quality management activities and plans to program needs and industry standards.
- Identify and resolve non-conformances and process deviations with engineering teams.
- Recommend process improvements to improve product quality and program execution.
- Present quality review activities and findings to customers and regulatory authorities.
Requirements
- University degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- Experience with DO-178B/C, DO-330, DO-331, and AS9100D.
- Experience with software planning, development, and verification processes.
- Preferred experience applying DO-178B/C, DO-330, DO-331, DO-297, ARP4754A/B, and AS9100D to avionics projects.
- Preferred experience with Agile development environments such as SAFe, customer reviews, AS9100 audits, requirements management tools, configuration management systems, and regulatory agencies.
- Preferred proficiency with DOORS, JAMA Pro, and Atlassian development tools such as JIRA.
- Knowledge of aerospace industry practices, manufacturing processes, and associated workflows is preferred.
- Experience leading or mentoring a team is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, auto, legal, identity theft, and other supplemental coverages.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, adoption assistance, autism, employee assistance, wellness, virtual care, family planning, and dependent-care benefits.
- The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and relocation assistance is available.
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About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.