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Software Quality Engineer with Security Clearance

Butler Aerospace & DefenseGrand Prairie, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 22, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career at Butler Aerospace & Defense, where you will leverage your expertise in hardware-in-the-loop systems to drive critical quality initiatives while enjoying a highly competitive hourly rate of up to $92. This hybrid role is perfect for a collaborative, mission-focused engineer who thrives on cutting-edge technology and values a supportive team culture that prioritizes your professional growth and work-life balance. Apply today to make a meaningful impact on industry-leading defense programs.

Quick Overview

Salary
$78 - $92/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Grand Prairie, TX, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointC++

Job Description

Software Quality Engineer Location: Grand Prairie, TX Job ID: #73376 Pay Range: $78-92 ph (W2) Duration: 6 - 12 mos The selected candidate will be the Software Quality Engineer Staff - Test Engineering Hardware (HW) SME for the Software Quality Engineering team. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining SSQE common processes aligned with AS9100, CMMI, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who thrives in a fast paced, mission focused environment.

This role offers the chance to shape critical quality initiatives that directly impact program success, while working with cutting edge technology and a supportive team. We strive to support your work life balance and overall well being, offering flexible scheduling options As the Software Quality Engineer Staff, you will be responsible for driving software quality across test equipment and hardware in the loop systems.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Support Test Equipment throughout the life cyber of a test stations from requirements to certification. • Support of test set hardware - including reading drawings/schematics, performing hardware inspections including cable inspections, executing calibration/metrology reviews and approvals, data integrity checks, logbook creation, safety checks, etc. • Test documentation reviews, program non-conformance burndown, • Witness verification and validation of test equipment, including hardware in the loop systems. • Define and executing audit strategies to ensure compliance with software and system processes.

REQUIRED Qualifications: • Ability to travel to Lockheed Martin sites, supplier locations, and test facilities as needed • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance • Experience in requirements analysis, design reviews, product integration, and verification/validation (including certification) of hardware software test systems • Demonstrated experience with test equipment and test set hardware - including reading schematics, performing hardware inspections, and executing calibration reviews • Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot LabVIEW/TestStand and C/C++ test code to verify that software implementations satisfy system requirements • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) for test documentation and reporting

Desired Skills: • Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ CSQE) • Knowledge of industry recognized quality models (CMMI, ISO, AS, FAA regulations) • Green or Black Belt certification in Lean/Six Sigma (LSS) • Experience collaborating with software suppliers with test equipment and Government/DoD customers • In depth expertise with National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW and TestStand environments (beyond basic code interpretation) Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices . Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at .

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