Lead Development Quality Assurance; DQA Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Development Quality Assurance (DQA) Engineer conducts independent assessment of engineering compliance to systems, rules, and processes to ensure fulfillment of internal and external requirements used for the development of control system software. They will ensure that projects and products are capable and will meet applicable standards and requirements. The Lead DQA Engineer has a comprehensive in-depth understanding of industry and regulatory requirements, standards, and practices in aerospace systems, software, and hardware.

• Assure that control system software developed by GE Aerospace is the result of suitable, rigorous, and structured processes
• Conduct assessments/audits of engineering development activities to gauge compliance with applicable regulatory, industrial, and company standards including, but not limited to:
  • RTCA / DO-178B/C
  • RTCA / DO-254
  • MIL-HDBK-516
  • SAE ARP
    4754A
• Review technical documentation with a view to Quality and Compliance requirements
• Generate Quality Assurance plans and work instructions for execution of Quality Assurance functions
• Conduct root cause / corrective action investigations using appropriate procedures
• Provide regular and thorough status reports and data to leadership
• Ensure Quality records are maintained, metrics collected, and reports given back to the business
• Interface with customers, suppliers and regulatory authorities
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to quality processes and requirements
• Generate and maintain objective evidence of assessment activities for customer and regulatory review

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited university or high school diploma with a minimum of 7 years' experience
• At least 2 additional years of experience in engineering, quality, process assurance or compliance
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Embedded Controls Experience
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to gain US Government Clearance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes