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Software Quality Engineer

TAD PGS, Inc.

Grand Prairie, TXContractSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Grand Prairie, TX
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

TAD PGS is hiring a Software Quality Engineer Staff for a contract position in the Grand Prairie, Texas area. The role drives software quality across test equipment and hardware-in-the-loop systems, supporting test equipment through its lifecycle and defining audit strategies for software and system processes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Requirements AnalysisDesign ReviewsProduct IntegrationVerification and ValidationTest EquipmentTest Set HardwareSchematic InterpretationHardware InspectionCalibration ReviewsLabVIEWTestStandC/C++Microsoft OfficeQuality ModelsLean/Six SigmaSupplier CollaborationNational Instruments LabVIEWNational Instruments TestStand

Qualifications

US CitizenshipSecret Security ClearanceBachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Related STEMASQ CSQE CertificationLean/Six Sigma Belt Certification

Full job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for aSoftware Quality Engineerto join a leading Company located in theGrand Prairie, TXsurrounding 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).

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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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

How this job compares

Set against the 2,960 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$90–154K/yr99 salary ranges
  • US median$39–48/hr169 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 196 open Quality Engineer jobs in Texas and 2,960 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,345 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,729 of the 2,960 open Quality Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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