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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Software Quality Engineering Specialist
Job Code: 47553
Job Location: Plano, TX or Richardson, TX
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
This role is responsible for the design, development and implementation of Software Quality Assurance standards, methods and procedures for evaluating the accuracy of software products and services in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Verification of software and firmware process compliance through active engagement with cross functional team members within engineering, operations and program management throughout the entire development and production lifecycle, from contract review through maintenance activities. Performs independent internal audits on existing processes, products and services to verify compliance to internal policies, procedures, and customer requirements (including customer required industry standards i.e. NPR 7150, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9115, etc.). This person will work under general supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Supporting a program(s) and a software development team, perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software.
- Participate in the development of software development documentation.
- Support internal and customer reviews of software development work products and Software Quality Engineering activities.
- Assess software process metrics, identifying process gaps, creating and evaluating process improvement options, reviewing and improving metric definition and collection methods, and promotes the continued growth and maturity of the software organization.
- Support development of process improvement, including supporting CMMI internal and third-party assessments.
- Analyzes data collected from product and process nonconformities, discrepancies, and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- May lead corrective action review boards and facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA), as well as improvement projects, utilizing Lean tools and Six Sigma principles.
Qualifications:
- Active US Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior software quality engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior software quality engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior software quality engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification preferred.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Software Quality Engineering Specialist
Job Code: 47553
Job Location: Plano, TX or Richardson, TX
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
This role is responsible for the design, development and implementation of Software Quality Assurance standards, methods and procedures for evaluating the accuracy of software products and services in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Verification of software and firmware process compliance through active engagement with cross functional team members within engineering, operations and program management throughout the entire development and production lifecycle, from contract review through maintenance activities. Performs independent internal audits on existing processes, products and services to verify compliance to internal policies, procedures, and customer requirements (including customer required industry standards i.e. NPR 7150, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9115, etc.). This person will work under general supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Supporting a program(s) and a software development team, perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software.
- Participate in the development of software development documentation.
- Support internal and customer reviews of software development work products and Software Quality Engineering activities.
- Assess software process metrics, identifying process gaps, creating and evaluating process improvement options, reviewing and improving metric definition and collection methods, and promotes the continued growth and maturity of the software organization.
- Support development of process improvement, including supporting CMMI internal and third-party assessments.
- Analyzes data collected from product and process nonconformities, discrepancies, and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- May lead corrective action review boards and facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA), as well as improvement projects, utilizing Lean tools and Six Sigma principles.
Qualifications:
- Active US Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior software quality engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior software quality engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior software quality engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification preferred.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
- LTM Limited14
- L3Harris13
- Generac Power Systems3
- Cook2
- ABB1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineering specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
- Proficiency in root cause analysis methods including 8D, FMEA, and CAPA processes
- Hands-on knowledge of statistical process control tools and SPC software
- Familiarity with measurement system analysis, gauge R&R, and inspection techniques
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
Tips for Your Quality Engineering Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to quality systems
List the specific quality management systems you've worked with, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949, directly in your resume summary and experience bullets. Recruiters filter for these standards by name, so generic language about 'quality processes' won't get you past the first screen.
Quantify defect reduction on your resume
Quality engineering roles reward measurable outcomes, so replace vague claims with actual numbers. State how many defects per million you reduced, what yield improvement you drove, or how many corrective actions you closed. Hiring managers in this field read resumes looking for exactly those figures.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality engineering specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that map to your tools
Job postings for this role vary widely in title, from quality systems engineer to quality assurance specialist to reliability engineer. Search using the specific tools you know, like FMEA, CAPA, or SPC software, to surface openings that match your technical background rather than relying on title alone.
Prepare a structured problem-solving example
Most quality engineering specialist interviews include at least one scenario asking you to walk through a root cause analysis you led. Have a clear DMAIC or 8D example ready that covers the problem, your method, and the outcome. Vague answers about 'working with the team' consistently fall flat here.
Negotiate by citing certification value
If you hold a CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma Black Belt, name those credentials explicitly when discussing compensation. Certified quality engineers are harder to find than those without credentials, and that specificity gives you a concrete reason to push back on a low first offer.
Quality Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality engineering specialists?
The companies hiring the most quality engineering specialists right now include LTM Limited, L3Harris, and Generac Power Systems, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Texas, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, medical device, and aerospace employers consistently represent the heaviest concentration of openings for this role.
How many quality engineering specialist jobs are remote?
About 33% of quality engineering specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Sub-areas that lean most remote include quality systems documentation, supplier quality auditing coordination, and software quality assurance work, where physical presence on a production floor is not required day to day.
How do you become a quality engineering specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or a closely related engineering discipline. Build foundational knowledge of ISO standards, FMEA, and CAPA processes through coursework or early-career roles in quality technician or inspector positions. Earning a Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ strengthens your candidacy significantly, as does hands-on experience closing corrective actions and leading root cause investigations on real production issues.
Can I get hired as a quality engineering specialist without much experience?
Yes, entry-level quality engineering specialist roles exist, particularly in manufacturing and contract production environments that need volume support on inspection and documentation. Candidates with internship experience running gauge calibration, writing nonconformance reports, or supporting audits stand out from those with purely academic backgrounds. Highlighting any coursework in statistical methods or quality systems, combined with a willingness to work on a production floor, helps close the experience gap for new graduates.
What does the quality engineering specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your familiarity with quality standards and tools. A technical interview follows, where you'll walk through a past root cause analysis or explain how you've used FMEA or SPC in practice. Final rounds often include a panel with engineering and operations managers who assess how you communicate findings to non-quality stakeholders and handle disagreement over corrective action priorities.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineering specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to quality engineering specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, industry, and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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