Software Quality Assurance Lead Engineer

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers.

Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead Engineer to establish, lead, perform, and mature quality assurance practices for embedded firmware, mobile applications, and PC-based software supporting next-generation electro-mechanical and electro-acoustic systems. This position will play a critical role in ensuring software quality and product reliability. The SQA Lead will define testing strategies, establish quality standards, and implement manual and automated testing frameworks, working closely with software engineering, systems engineering, and program management to deliver high-quality products that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and leadership in building scalable QA processes and potentially growing a QA team.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
• Training in quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) preferred

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing with emphasis on embedded systems and/or application software
• 2+ years of experience in QA leadership, test engineering, or technical supervision preferred
• Experience establishing or scaling software QA processes and teams preferred
• Experience with embedded firmware testing and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing preferred
• Experience with military, aerospace, or other regulated program testing preferred
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD integration preferred
• Security clearance desired or ability to obtain

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop software quality assurance teams
• Ability to establish and enforce software quality standards, processes, and best practices
• Experience in test planning and resource allocation across multiple programs
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and lessons-learned activities
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with quality management systems and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, DO-178, MIL-STD-882) preferred

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, and acceptance testing
• Experience with embedded software testing on custom hardware platforms
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI)
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., Visure, DOORS, Jira)
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Test Rail, qTest)
• Ability to review software/firmware requirements for testability and quality
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., pytest, Robot Framework, Selenium, Appium) preferred

• Experience with scripting languages for test automation (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and interfaces (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) a plus
• Knowledge of wireless protocols and testing (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) a plus
• Experience with mobile application testing (iOS/Android) a plus
• Experience with PC application testing (Windows/Mac/Linux) a plus
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Experience with performance testing, stress testing, and reliability testing
• Experience with audio/acoustic system testing a plus
• Knowledge of encryption and secure communication testing a plus
• Experience with over-the-air (OTA) update testing and validation a plus

• Strong cross-discipline communication skills to collaborate with Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management
• Ability to translate technical requirements into comprehensive test strategies
• Competence in technical documentation and presentations using MS Office tools
• Experience…