Software Quality Engineer | Process Assurance (Aerospace)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, or South Burlington, Vermont, United States. Work is performed in a collaborative office environment, with occasional travel for audits, supplier visits, manufacturing observations, or testing.

Compensation: $85,000–$125,000 USD per year, plus restricted stock units and performance stock units for full-time employees.

Company

hirify.global develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, electric conventional takeoff and landing aircraft, and electric propulsion systems with a focus on sustainable aviation.

What you will do

• Execute software quality assurance activities, lifecycle audits, process improvements, and compliance verification across certification and production programs.
• Manage software quality records in accordance with DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A/B, AS9115A, and AS9125.
• Audit software development lifecycle processes, data, and traceability to identify gaps and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct root cause and corrective action investigations for nonconformities and recommend systemic improvements.
• Report quality progress, risks, and audit findings to leadership, stakeholders, and certification authorities.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements traceability, configuration management, and resolution of software defects and compliance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software, mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, or quality assurance/management.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the aerospace systems development lifecycle with exposure to certification processes.
• Working knowledge of DO-178C and supplements, DO-254, ARP4754A, AS9115, and/or AS9125.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and certification requirements including Part 33, Part 27, Part 25, Part 23, eVTOL, or eCTOL programs.
• Proficiency with Polarion and JIRA for requirements traceability and defect management.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to support multiple concurrent programs.

Nice to have

• Experience with Software Part and Installation Conformity Inspections under FAA Order 8110.49A.
• Experience conducting internal software lifecycle and quality system audits.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action investigations and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with eVTOL, eCTOL, electric propulsion, or other advanced aerospace programs.
• Experience working with Designated Engineering Representatives, certification authorities, airborne, and non-airborne software processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with restricted stock units and performance stock units.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont and daily lunch provided.
• Flight lessons and additional employee perks.
• Background screening is required, and security clearance may be required. BETA participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace.