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Software Quality Engineer with Security Clearance

TAD PGSGrand Prairie, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 21, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Grand Prairie, TX, United States
Posted
21 hours ago
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointC++

Job Description

Job Description Job ID#: 226838 Job Category: IT/Technical Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 12 months Shift: 1 We have an outstanding Contract position for a Software Quality Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Grand Prairie, TX surrounding area. **US Citizenship is required.**  **Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.** 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.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support Test Equipment throughout the life cycle 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 execute audit strategies to ensure compliance with software and system processes.

Basic Hiring Criteria

  • Ability to travel to company 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 Qualifications

  • 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).

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled  To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Already have an account? Login here © TAD PGS, Inc.

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