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# Airborne Systems SQA Auditor - DO-178C/DO-254

- **Company:** PDS Tech, Inc.
- **Location:** North Richland Hills, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800 - $187,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Software Tools, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Toolchain, Safety Critical Systems, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/airborne-systems-sqa-auditor-do-178c-do-254-fort-worth-tx--7257388e-7eeb-4f44-8571-d5d6a837b335

## About the Role

Auditing, Software Testing, Aviation Industry, Consulting, Auditing, Product Reviews, Mentoring, Alliance/Partner Management, Software Testing, Systems Maintenance, * BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.

 * 7+ years in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, or Quality Engineering.
 * Deep hands-on experience with DO-178C and associated supplements.
 * Solid grasp of software and hardware development lifecycle processes.
 * Experience performing process and product audits.
 * Real-world background in embedded aviation software development.
 * Strong communication and presentation skills; effective in technical/formal reviews.
 * Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred background

 * DO-254 hardware assurance experience.
 * Knowledge of RTCA DO-330 Software Tool Qualification Considerations.
 * Experience in aerospace/aviation/military/defense programs.
 * Supplier quality oversight and compliance auditing.
 * Understanding of aviation regulatory frameworks.
 * Mentorship experience on process compliance and quality standards.
 * Track record in highly regulated environments., * Configuration Management
 * DO-178C Certification
 * Embedded Systems
 * Process & Product Auditing
 * Regulatory Compliance
 * Safety-Critical Systems
 * Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
 * Supplier Quality Management
 * Root Cause & Corrective Actions

Toolchains and ecosystems

 * Configuration Management Tools
 * Defect Tracking Systems
 * DO-178C
 * DO-254
 * DO-330
 * Embedded Software
 * Quality Management Systems (QMS)
 * Requirements Traceability
 * RTCA Standards
 * Verification & Validation Processes

Export control requirement

## Description

* Do you thrive on auditing complex, safety-critical software and hardware against DO-178C (and ideally DO-254)?
 * Are you energized by reviewing work products, leading formal assessments, and translating findings into clear action?
 * Can you mentor development teams on process rigor while maintaining strong partnerships with systems, software, and test groups?
 * Do you enjoy overseeing supplier compliance and ensuring deliverables align to program and regulatory expectations?

What you will tackle

 * Execute process and product audits across the full lifecycle for both software and hardware.
 * Review, monitor, and approve engineering work products, release packages, and documentation.
 * Participate in technical reviews; drive and document formal quality assessments.
 * Prepare SQA reports, track findings, and deliver concise status updates to leadership.
 * Conduct supplier audits; monitor supplier deliverables and compliance.
 * Witness testing to verify quality, reliability, and program objectives.
 * Mentor engineering teams on standards, quality expectations, and compliance practices.
 * Reinforce adherence to development processes and quality requirements.
 * Support continuous improvement; quickly adapt to program-specific audit procedures and workflows.