Software Quality Engineer

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA's first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

Bell is seeking Software Quality Engineer to support supplier quality assurance operations at our location in Fort Worth, TX.

• This position participates in monitoring every phase of the software development process to ensure design quality, making sure that the aircraft delivered software adheres to the standards set by the development company and satisfies regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Interface with systems and software development personnel, test and evaluation personnel, and project managers.

• Must work well in a team environment, have excellent customer interface skills, have effective interpersonal skills.

• The candidate is expected to learn software process auditor work scope, technical requirements, program risks, and delivery milestone schedule.

• Review and approve systems, software and test equipment requirements, design and test documentation for compliance to process requirements and standards.

• Participate/interface with the engineering counterparts on program activities to assure processes and products are compliant to contractual and company process requirements and standards.

• Participate in the software change control process boards

• Moderate travel may be required to support program activities and auditing software suppliers.

Education:

• BS degree required, in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years directly related work experience with aerospace/defense industry software processes (such as RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP-4754, MIL-STD-498, etc.)

• Experience with government customers projects preferred.

• Experience with FAA projects preferred.

• Demonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques.

• Demonstrated basic understanding of software development methods and software testing methods.

• Ability to interpret schematic drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of systems & software processes.

• Experience in software requirements development.

• Software design and coding (C/C , Ada, or other embedded programming languages)

• Embedded software/hardware verification background or knowledge

• Effective Communication Skills:Written, Oral, Listening, Presentation, Technical Writing
  

• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Moderate travel may be required to support program activities and auditing software suppliers.

Relocation:

• Textron Relocation Assistance policy is in effect / applies for this position for candidates who qualify

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