Pratt & Whitney
Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Hybrid)
Pratt & Whitney, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, us, 06096
Overview
Date Posted: 2025-07-08 | Location: Windsor Locks, CT, USA | Country: United States of America | Position Role Type: Hybrid Are you driven by precision, passionate about quality, and ready to make an impact on systems that fly and protect? As a Software Quality and Process Assurance Engineer at Collins Aerospace, youll be at the forefront of ensuring engineering excellence in aerospace technologies. In this role, youll verify that Embedded Software development meets industry, contractual, and regulatory standards to ensure safety, reliability, and performance across mission-critical programs. Youll lead quality assurance efforts on cross-functional teams and collaborate with Embedded Software, Systems Engineering, Electronic Design, and Program Management to proactively identify risks and drive process improvements throughout the development lifecycle. Customers include the U.S. Armed Forces, Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Rolls-Royce. The role offers growth opportunities, including potential oversight of Complex Hardware and Systems development as you advance your career in a company known for innovation and impact. Security and eligibility:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance: None/Not Required. What You Will Do
Serve as Software Quality/Process Assurance Lead on a multidisciplinary Product Development Team Review Engineering Development Plans to ensure process compliance with contractual, industry, and internal standards Perform Audits and Reviews to monitor compliance with Engineering Development Plans Review Engineering documentation for compliance with internal and contractual standards Participate in internal, customer, and government regulatory reviews Initiate and lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and process improvement activities Mentor and train junior Software Quality/Process Assurance engineers Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer
Expertise with aerospace safety-critical standards: DO-178 for Software, DO-254 for Complex Hardware, or ARP4754 for Systems Engineering Strong RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) methodologies with practical problem-solving experience Working knowledge of Engineering Configuration Management systems (e.g., SVN, Synergy, DOORS) and traceability/lifecycle control Familiarity with Continuous Process Improvement frameworks (CORE, Six Sigma, Lean) Understanding of AS9100/AS9115 Quality Management System standards and their application to engineering development and product assurance What We Offer
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages (pet, home/auto, additional life, critical illness, legal, ID theft) Parental leave benefits, fertility and family planning support Employer-sponsored programs such as EAP, wellness incentives, and virtual health services Relocation eligibility Learn more and apply now. This is a U.S.-based role. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Privacy policy and terms apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Date Posted: 2025-07-08 | Location: Windsor Locks, CT, USA | Country: United States of America | Position Role Type: Hybrid Are you driven by precision, passionate about quality, and ready to make an impact on systems that fly and protect? As a Software Quality and Process Assurance Engineer at Collins Aerospace, youll be at the forefront of ensuring engineering excellence in aerospace technologies. In this role, youll verify that Embedded Software development meets industry, contractual, and regulatory standards to ensure safety, reliability, and performance across mission-critical programs. Youll lead quality assurance efforts on cross-functional teams and collaborate with Embedded Software, Systems Engineering, Electronic Design, and Program Management to proactively identify risks and drive process improvements throughout the development lifecycle. Customers include the U.S. Armed Forces, Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Rolls-Royce. The role offers growth opportunities, including potential oversight of Complex Hardware and Systems development as you advance your career in a company known for innovation and impact. Security and eligibility:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance: None/Not Required. What You Will Do
Serve as Software Quality/Process Assurance Lead on a multidisciplinary Product Development Team Review Engineering Development Plans to ensure process compliance with contractual, industry, and internal standards Perform Audits and Reviews to monitor compliance with Engineering Development Plans Review Engineering documentation for compliance with internal and contractual standards Participate in internal, customer, and government regulatory reviews Initiate and lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and process improvement activities Mentor and train junior Software Quality/Process Assurance engineers Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer
Expertise with aerospace safety-critical standards: DO-178 for Software, DO-254 for Complex Hardware, or ARP4754 for Systems Engineering Strong RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) methodologies with practical problem-solving experience Working knowledge of Engineering Configuration Management systems (e.g., SVN, Synergy, DOORS) and traceability/lifecycle control Familiarity with Continuous Process Improvement frameworks (CORE, Six Sigma, Lean) Understanding of AS9100/AS9115 Quality Management System standards and their application to engineering development and product assurance What We Offer
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages (pet, home/auto, additional life, critical illness, legal, ID theft) Parental leave benefits, fertility and family planning support Employer-sponsored programs such as EAP, wellness incentives, and virtual health services Relocation eligibility Learn more and apply now. This is a U.S.-based role. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Privacy policy and terms apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr