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Actalent

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Houston, TX, United States

$55 to $80 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $80 USD / hour
Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance for human spaceflight applications.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Job Title: Software Quality Assurance EngineerJob DescriptionThe Software Quality Assurance Engineer develops, maintains, and continuously improves software quality assurance plans, processes, and procedures to ensure that software products meet defined requirements and industry standards. This role focuses on sustaining a robust Quality Management System, supporting audits and certifications, and driving corrective and preventive actions that enhance product reliability and process maturity, particularly within human spaceflight software development.Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive software quality assurance plans, processes, and procedures covering design, qualification, test, and acceptance activities to ensure software products adhere to defined requirements and applicable industry standards.
Maintain and ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) remains compliant with AS 9100 Rev D and CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) at a minimum of Maturity Level 3.
Execute processes for non-conforming products, ensuring full traceability, effective resolution, and formal closure of issues.
Support working groups and panels focused on anomaly identification, mitigation, corrective action, and prevention, ensuring Corrective/Preventative Action Plans (CA/PA) are implemented in alignment with organizational teamwork competencies.
Support internal audits by preparing, participating, and documenting findings; recommend Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and ensure timely completion of audits to maintain compliance with policies, procedures, standards, and industry certifications.
Conduct product and process assessments and audits to verify compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with innovation-focused core values.
Support the organization in achieving and maintaining Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 certification in software development.
Develop clear and accurate quality assurance records, reports, and assessments, and present facts, findings, and summaries to a broad audience that may include program leaders, management, and customers.
Maintain and improve quality processes and procedures by defining and tracking metrics, performing trending analysis, and ensuring the effectiveness of quality activities within the software development teams.
Collaborate with software development and engineering teams to integrate quality assurance practices throughout the agile software life cycle.
Utilize requirements management tools and workflow systems to support traceability, verification, and validation of software requirements and changes.

Essential Skills

At least 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance for human spaceflight applications.
Demonstrated experience with AS 9100 audits and maintaining compliance with AS 9100 Rev D standards.
Proven experience working with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and supporting or maintaining a CMMI Level 3 rating in software development.
Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar workflow tools for managing software issues, tasks, and changes.
Working knowledge of software development in C and C++ programming languages.
Experience using requirements management tools such as CRADLE, JAMA, or DOORS to manage, trace, and validate software requirements.
Knowledge of agile software life cycle practices and their integration with quality assurance activities.
Experience performing internal audits related to software development and quality management systems.
Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and their application in complex, safety-critical environments such as human spaceflight.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Deep familiarity with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) principles and practices.
Experience developing and presenting detailed quality assurance reports and assessments to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to analyze quality metrics and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey quality findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within software development organizations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, program leadership, and customer teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Quality assurance
Quality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance procedures
Teamwork
Internal auditing
Regulatory compliance
Process improvement
Software development
Workflow
Atlassian JIRA
C
C++
Programming languages
Communication skills
Leadership

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