[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Textron jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Textron · Fort Worth, TX # Sr. Software Quality Engineer, Aircraft SQA Fort Worth, TX Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted August 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/D1A2778099A64AD6ABE48DA2F268457B/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / Sr. Software Quality Engineer, Aircraft SQA ## Job description Sr\. Software Quality Engineer, Aircraft SQA Description _We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers\. We challenge what’s possible\. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems\. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering\. And we want you\._ We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long\-Range Assault Aircraft \(FLRAA\) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift \(FVL\) modernization effort\. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High\-Speed Vertical Take\-Off and Landing \(HSVTOL\) program, a next generation aircraft\. This role is on site in Fort Worth TX Bell headquarters\. Software Quality Assurance Group, Aircraft Quality for Military and Commercial Aircraft The Aircraft Software Quality Assurance \(SQA\) organization is responsible for planning, establishing, and maintaining an effective software quality program that will ensure compliance with company, contractual, and regulatory requirements of deliverable and non\-deliverable software configuration items\. This team of software quality assurance engineers support internal software development and external supplier oversight\. This position monitors every phase of the software development process to ensure compliance with process development and technical output, making sure that the aircraft delivered software adheres to the standards set by the development company and satisfies regulatory requirements\. What you’ll be doing as a Sr Software Quality Engineer, SQA: - Execute and support requirements development, verification, audits, schematic and contract interpretation, software lifecycle and verification activities, and embedded software test equipment usage; demonstrate working knowledge of audit techniques and quality processes - Produce and maintain SQA manuals, policies, and documentation while providing mentoring to junior engineers; proactively collaborate with diverse engineering teams and stakeholders, managing multiple quality assurance tasks with strong communication skills\. - Develop and maintain comprehensive Software Quality Assurance Plans \(SQAPs\), defining lifecycle models, entry/exit criteria, verification/validation activities, configuration management procedures, corrective action processes, and supplier identification\. - Coordinate closely with Software Configuration Management to evaluate program plans, verify software builds and loads, ensure documentation is under configuration control, and participate in software change control boards\. - Perform thorough evaluations of software engineering practices, documentation, qualification test artifacts, development files, and supplier\-produced software to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, contractual requirements, and approved development plans\. - Participate in and conduct formal and in‑process reviews—including requirements, design, code, test readiness, verification, walkthroughs, and audits—to ensure performance/design compliance, proper coding practices, and fulfillment of software requirements\. - Interface and collaborate with engineering counterparts, systems/software personnel, test organizations, SMEs, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues, assure process compliance, meet critical performance parameters, and support milestone activities—including travel when required\. - Maintain historical records, support team development, act as an advisor across organizational boundaries, learn and execute software process auditor responsibilities, and design business processes/procedures aligned with departmental goals\. ### Qualifications Skills You Bring To This Role: - BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering - At least 5 years’ work experience in software quality assurance with at least 3 years work experience in software engineering development - At least 3 years of experience particularly within aerospace & defense guidance, standards and processes \(RTCA DO‑178, SAE ARP‑4754, MIL‑STD‑498\), government and FAA projects, embedded systems, device drivers, bootloaders, kernel development, and I/O‑based subsystems\. - Must have experience with process audit to all software lifecycle data\. - Ability to work with Serena Dimensions, LDRA, and VectorCAST\. - Utilize professional skills such as technical writing, presentations, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; - Support program activities and supplier audits requiring up to 10% travel; - Able to obtain and maintain a U\.S\. DoD Secret Clearance\. - Demonstrate curiosity, drive, and a passion for innovation\. Bell/Textron relocation assistance is not available for this role\. ### What we offer you in return - You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule + 80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\) + 120 hours Vacation time + 12\-13 paid holidays per year + 6 weeks parental leave - Tuition reimbursement - Competitive salary - Comprehensive health insurance - On\-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor - Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups - And so much more It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together\. We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values\. ### EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\. The ITAR/EAR defines a U\.S\. person as a U\.S\. Citizen, U\.S\. Permanent Resident \(i\.e\. 'Green Card Holder'\), Political Asylee, or Refugee\. Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information\. ### Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc. ### Primary Location US-Texas-Fort Worth ### Job Function Engineering ### Schedule Full-time ### Job Level Individual Contributor ### Job Type Experienced ### Shift First Shift ### Relocation Unavailable ### Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time ### Job Posting 08/12/2026, 9:48:26 PM ### Job Number 344355 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 67 days - Location: Fort Worth, TX[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/D1A2778099A64AD6ABE48DA2F268457B/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 Entry Level - Software/Computer Science Engineering (January)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/5012c148fc0a3b49bdef/) Fort Worth, TX ### [2027 Entry Level - Software/Computer Science Engineering (July)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/9470dc0e95268b1af5b1/) Fort Worth, TX ### [2027 Summer Intern - Software/Computer Science Engineering - Fort Worth](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/bddb296f14f4751282f6/) Fort Worth, TX ### [Avionics Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/1ea5ea963f5cbfa78ecd/) Fort Worth, TX ### [2027 Entry Level - Configuration Management Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/a9a16eb4232e6128ebc6/) Fort Worth, TX ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e8f2d6b7cb322bba3720/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX ### [Software Design Quality Assurance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/d2cf6e6ec22680d723e1/) BAE Systems · Huntsville, Alabama, United States ### [Sr. Principal, Product Software Design Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/74ced726d2b356454e19/) Cardinal Health · Hazelwood, MO ### [Senior Quality Software Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/b82b49dce9d8233f7abd/) BAE Systems · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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