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

Opportunity Snapshot

• Company: PDS Tech Commercial (partnering with a leading aviation innovator)
• Engagement: Full-Time Consultant | 12-Month Assignment
• Location: Fort Worth, TX 76119
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift | 6:00 AM–3:30 PM | 9/80
• Pay: $60.00–$90.00 per hour

Is this you?

• 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.

Minimum qualifications

• 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.

Why join this program

• Work at the forefront of embedded aerospace technologies.
• Impact quality from concept to certification and delivery.
• Collaborate in a culture rooted in innovation, integrity, and technical excellence.
• Gain exposure to complex SW/HW environments while advancing your career.
• Competitive pay: $60.00–$90.00/hour.

Technical strengths we value

• Aerospace Software Development Lifecycle
• 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

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. **

Take the next step

If you’re fluent in DO-178C and passionate about quality in safety-critical aviation, apply to join PDS Tech Commercial and help set the bar for airborne software assurance.