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Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA, us💼 Full-time💰 $68,900–$68,900🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead process improvements, governance, and audit supervision for end-to-end Positive Train Control system quality.

Role type

Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Builds

Positive Train Control solutions for freight and transit rail sectors

Domain

Rail transportation / Safety-critical software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Software development methodologies, Process Assurance, Process Audits, Corrective and Preventative Actions, Root cause analysis, Metrics development, Release gatekeeping

Preferred skills

MS in CS/Engineering, ISO auditor certification, Safety Critical Software Development, CENELEC Standard compliance, CMMI requirements

Technologies

Process management tools, Audit frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead operating rhythm to improve First Pass Yield and defect escape rate, Act as gatekeeper for software releases, Develop and maintain metrics for continuous improvement, Support failure analysis for non-conformances, Observe compliance with documented standards and procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership

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