AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Lead Software QA Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Colorado SpringsColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $94,400 - $156,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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