Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Information

Date Posted: 2025-12-16

Country: United States of America

Location: HTX38: 1717 E Cityline Drive, Building C17, Richardson, TX, 75082 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Top Secret

• Current

Immigration and Security Requirements

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are looking to hire a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to our team at our Cityline facility in Richardson, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Serve as System/Software Quality/Process Assurance Lead on a multidisciplinary Product Development Team
• Review Program Plans to ensure process compliance to contractual, industry, and internal standards
• Perform Audits and Reviews to ensure compliance to Program Plans
• Apply critical thinking in the review of documentation for compliance to regulatory, contractual, and industry standards
• Participate in internal, customer, and government regulatory reviews as applicable
• Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and process improvement activities
• Identify correction actions based on non-compliance adherence and support the implementation of improvement activities
• Mentor and train junior Software Quality/Process Assurance engineers
• Participate in product verification and validation activities

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in virtualized environments
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization
• Experience in a Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems
• Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization in complex environments
• Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, and software debuggers
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with Software Development Lifecycle and Dev Sec Ops
• Expertise in testing frameworks and automation tools relevant to software engineering
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Strong background in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, with practical experience using structured problem-solving tools
• Working knowledge of Engineering Configuration Management systems such as SVN or DOORS, with an understanding of their role in traceability and lifecycle control
• Familiarity with Continuous Process Improvement frameworks, such as CORE, Six Sigma, or Lean principles, with the ability to apply them to real-world engineering challenges
• Understanding of AS9100/AS9115 Quality Management System standards and how they apply to engineering development and product assurance in the aerospace industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

About Our Mission

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Work Arrangement

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Please note: As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Compensation

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $164,000 USD

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Additional Information

• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
• 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 or any other legally protected status.