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# Software Quality Assurance Engineer II/III

- **Company:** Textron Inc.
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $92,600.0 - $176,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Spreadsheets, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Text Processing, PC Tools, Software Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9E698D628438478B99EC9EDC9DE29880/job/

## About the Role

* B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field with 2 year's experience (Level II)
 * B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field with 5 year's experience (Level III)
 * Practical experience in software/systems engineering in all phases of project life cycle
 * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
 * Creative problem solver
 * Able to obtain/maintain a government secret security clearance
 * Excellent multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills
 * Understanding of Software/Systems Quality Assurance concepts and principles
 * Understanding of Software Configuration Management and release concepts
 * Basic personal computer skills (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation)

Desired Skills/Experience

 * Knowledge and practical experience with the SEI CMMI, ISO 9001 and AS9100
 * IEEE STD 1061-1998 - Software Quality Metrics Methodology
 * IEEE STD 730-2014 - Standard for Software Quality Assurance Processes
 * Experience working in a defense engineering environment
 * Experience in process and product auditing
 * Experience with RTCA DO-330 - Software Tool Qualification Considerations,
 * Software/Systems Quality engineering experience
 * ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer

## Description

As a Software/Systems Quality Engineer at Textron Systems' Weapon Systems division, you will perform a variety of quality engineering assignments including:

 * Monitor the development process and work products on projects through the entire life cycle
 * Work with and mentor engineers to ensure compliance to Textron's development process
 * Review and approve engineering work products
 * Witness/monitor testing to ensure the product meets standards of quality and reliability
 * Review, monitor, and approve release activities
 * Provide QA oversight for assigned suppliers
 * Perform audits of engineering work products


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