Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Core
Senior SQA Engineer governing software quality, safety, and security for mission-critical intelligent systems, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards.
Role type
Senior Member of Technical Staff, Engineering Quality Solutions (SQA)
Builds
Governance of software quality, safety, and security programs for Wind River's product portfolio (VxWorks, Helix Virtualization Platform)
Domain
Embedded systems, safety-critical software, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial
Required skills
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) for safety/security-critical systems, DO-178C, ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 9001 QMS, IEC 61508, SDLC processes, configuration management, change control, traceability, audit execution, certification support, risk identification, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, distributed team management, software development lifecycle knowledge, Agile/Scrum project management, Git/GitLab/Jira/Polarion usage, RTOS familiarity
Preferred skills
Domain experience in aviation, drone systems, automotive, humanoid robotics, or industrial platforms, Scrum certification, CSQE certification, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) development tools expertise
Technologies
VxWorks, Helix Virtualization Platform, Git, GitLab, Jen, JIRA, Polarion, Doors
Responsibilities
Plan and execute SQA activities across projects aligned with SDLC; Perform audits, reviews, and inspections of software lifecycle artifacts; Ensure timely creation and baselining of SQA deliverables for certification; Collaborate with Product Engineering and Certification Office to embed quality practices; Provide governance and oversight of quality processes across product lines; Support safety-critical programs in aviation, automotive, robotics, and industrial domains; Identify quality risks and drive corrective actions; Support certification and assessment activities; Maintain and improve SQA processes and templates; Participate in cross-site distributed team engagements; Provide guidance and mentoring to engineering teams; Track and report SQA metrics to stakeholders; Continuously improve quality practices using lessons learned
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities (via careerplan.io/jobs/J000701885-software-quality-assurance-engineer-at-aptiv)
