Software Quality Assurance Lead Engineer

Description

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.

• 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

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.

• Establish and lead the software quality assurance function, including defining QA processes, standards, and best practices
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans for embedded firmware, mobile applications, and PC-based software
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test infrastructure
• Lead requirements review and analysis to ensure testability and quality
• Perform and oversee test case design, test execution, defect tracking, and test reporting
• Establish and maintain requirements traceability and test coverage metrics
• Support hardware-software integration testing and system-level validation
• Develop and maintain test documentation including test plans, test procedures, test reports, and quality metrics
• Ensure compliance with site quality management system requirements and applicable regulatory requirements
• Interface with software subcontractors and external partners to ensure quality deliverables
• Prepare and deliver quality reports, metrics, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop QA team members; participate in hiring process as we scale the QA organization
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, lessons learned, and process optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve enterprise and departmental quality goals

• 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…