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Jr Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Avionics Manufacturing

Actalent • Pasadena, CA • 2h ago

Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Avionics Manufacturing

Location: Pasadena

Job Type: Full-Time - Contract to hire (9 months)

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-3 Years)

Clearance Requirement: (ITAR-compliant)

For immediate consideration, please email your resume and 2-3 bullet points as to why you are a strong fit to kacgonzales@actalentservices.com

Job Summary

We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer with 2-3 years of experience in aerospace or avionics manufacturing environments. This role is hands-on and lab-based, requiring a strong understanding of ISO and AS9100/AS9115 standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams to ensure software quality, compliance, and performance on real aerospace hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain software quality assurance plans aligned with AS9100, AS9115, and ISO standards.

Review software requirements for clarity, completeness, and testability.

Perform hands-on testing in lab environments, including hardware/software integration.

Participate in software builds, flight software qualification, and system-level testing.

Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective action processes.

Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and internal procedures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify software functionality and reliability.

Report quality metrics, risks, and progress to management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

2-3 years of experience in software QA or software engineering.

Must have direct experience in aerospace or avionics manufacturing environments.

Proven experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9115 standards.

Hands-on experience in lab environments with aerospace-grade hardware.

Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for ITAR compliance).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Prior experience with flight software or embedded systems.

Work Environment

Fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

Reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Minimal supervision; high level of autonomy expected.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

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