Date Posted:2025-09-19Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HCT99: Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance: None/Not RequiredAre you driven by precision, passionate about quality, and ready to make an impact on systems that fly, and protect? As a Software Quality and Process Assurance Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring engineering excellence in some of the world’s most advanced aerospace technologies. In this high-impact oversight role, you’ll be responsible for verifying that Embedded Software development meets the strictest industry, contractual, and regulatory standards, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance across mission-critical military and commercial programs. Youll lead quality assurance efforts on cross-functional teams, working alongside experts in Embedded Software, Systems Engineering, Electronic Design, and Program Management to proactively identify risks, drive process improvements, and uphold technical integrity throughout the development lifecycle. With customers ranging from the U.S. Armed Forces to Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and Rolls Royce, your work will directly influence products that protect lives and power global aviation. This role also offers exciting growth opportunities, expanding into oversight of Complex Hardware and Systems development as you grow your career in a company known for innovation, excellence, and real-world impact. What You Will Do <ul><li>Serve as Software Quality/Process Assurance Lead on a multidisciplinary Product Development Team.</li></ul><ul><li>Review Engineering Development Plans to ensure process compliance to contractual, industry, and internal standards. </li></ul><ul><li>Perform Audits and Reviews to monitor compliance to Engineering Development Plans. </li></ul><ul><li>Review Engineering documentation for compliance to internal and contractual standards. </li></ul><ul><li>Participate in internal, customer, and government regulatory reviews. </li></ul><ul><li>Initiate and lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and process improvement activities. </li></ul><ul><li>Mentor and train junior Software Quality/Process Assurance engineers.</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have <ul><li>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience </li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer <ul><li>Expertise with one or more key industry standards for aerospace engineering development, particularly in support of safety-critical systems: DO-178 for Software, DO-254 for Complex Hardware or ARP4754 for Systems Engineering.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong background in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, with practical experience using structured problem-solving tools. </li></ul><ul><li>Working knowledge of Engineering Configuration Management systems such as SVN, Synergy, or DOORS, with an understanding of their role in traceability and lifecycle control. </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Continuous Process Improvement frameworks, such as CORE, Six Sigma, or Lean principles, with the ability to apply them to real-world engineering challenges. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of AS9100/AS9115 Quality Management System standards and how they apply to engineering development and product assurance in the aerospace industry. </li></ul>What We Offer  Benefits  Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees · Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option · Tuition reimbursement program · Student Loan Repayment Program · Life insurance and disability coverage · Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection · Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits · Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning · Adoption Assistance          · Autism Benefit · Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions · Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program · Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits · Bright Horizons, child and elder care services · Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program ·  And more!  Eligible for relocationLearn More &amp; Apply Now! We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power &amp; Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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