Software Quality Engineer

Company Overview

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software/Firmware Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to ensure compliance with AS9115 (Quality Management Systems – Software) in alignment with AS9100. This role will focus on ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of software developed and integrated into augmented reality (AR) training systems for pilots. The Software Quality Engineer will work closely with software developers, systems engineers, integration/test teams, and suppliers to ensure rigorous quality practices are embedded across the full software lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Compliance

• Ensure compliance with AS9115 requirements for software quality management throughout the software lifecycle.

• Develop, implement, and maintain software quality assurance plans tailored to AR pilot training applications.

• Verify that software development activities comply with AS9100 and customer/regulatory standards.

Process Oversight & Reviews

• Participate in requirements, design, code, and test reviews to ensure software quality standards are met.

• Audit software development and verification activities to confirm adherence to established processes.

• Review software verification and validation results to confirm compliance with program and regulatory requirements.

Testing & Integration Support

• Collaborate with test engineering to define software quality metrics, acceptance criteria, and defect tracking processes.

• Support integration and system-level testing, ensuring software interacts reliably with AR hardware and systems.

• Monitor defect resolution and participate in root cause/corrective action (RCCA) activities for software-related issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to embed quality considerations early in the development cycle.

• Work with suppliers to ensure software delivered for integration meets aerospace software quality requirements.

• Support customer and regulatory audits for software quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace software quality assurance or software engineering with a focus on quality/compliance.

• Strong knowledge of AS9115 and AS9100 quality management standards.

• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) models including Agile and V-model.

• Familiarity with DO-178C or equivalent aerospace software assurance standards.

• Proficiency in root cause analysis, defect tracking, and corrective/preventive action processes.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and auditing skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with augmented reality, virtual reality, or avionics software systems.

• Knowledge of configuration management, requirements management, and software verification tools.

• Certification in software quality engineering (e.g., ASQ CSQE) or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and software reliability analysis.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
  

Note

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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