Lead Software QA Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Establish and lead audits, monitor quality milestones, manage corrective actions and nonconformance documentation, and maintain comprehensive inspection and process records.

Posted 3/31/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,400 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead audits, monitor quality milestones, manage corrective actions and nonconformance documentation, and maintain comprehensive inspection and process records.
Ensure compliance with AS9100D, FAR, contract, and regulatory requirements, provide quality metrics and reports, and deliver continuous improvement recommendations to management and stakeholders.
Lead the development, execution, and improvement of QA programs covering logistics, inventory, supply chain, and sustainment.
Establish, plan, and conduct internal audits and assessments to verify adherence to AS9100D, FAR, contract, and regulatory standards.
Define and monitor quality milestones, KPIs, and performance metrics; identify trends and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Track, document, and manage corrective actions and nonconformance reports; ensure timely and effective closure.
Maintain thorough inspection records, audit reports, process documentation, and other QA artifacts for audit readiness.
Develop, analyze, and submit quality and quality-control reports and metrics to management and customer stakeholders.
Ensure program processes and deliverables meet applicable quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, recommending changes to processes, procedures, and tools to enhance quality and efficiency.
Engage with stakeholders to understand and address quality-related concerns; represent QA in reviews, meetings, and audits.
Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, engineering, and program management teams to embed quality into daily operations and decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or quality/compliance roles, preferably in DoD, aerospace, logistics, or other highly regulated technical environments.
Proven experience developing and leading quality assurance programs, including audits, inspections, and nonconformance management.
Demonstrated ability to track corrective actions, maintain comprehensive QA documentation, and support external audits.
Experience preparing and delivering quality/control reports, dashboards, and continuous improvement recommendations to management and/or customers.
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or closely related field): Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity / Computer Science (CS) / Information Systems (IS) / Data Science / Software Engineering
OR equivalent DoD/Military training and experience in quality assurance, logistics/supply chain, or a related field.
Active Secret clearance at time of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
One or more of the following strongly preferred: CEH, CFR, Cloud+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+ (Security+ CE acceptable), SSCP

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality assurancequality controlauditsinspectionsnonconformance managementcorrective actionsquality metricscontinuous improvementKPI monitoringprocess documentation

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder engagementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityinitiative

Certifications

CEHCFRCloud+GSECPenTest+Security+Security+ CESSCPactive Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearance