Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineering Support

Looking for Quality Assurance Engineering support for several deployments of HW/SW driven systems in various locations around the country. Will travel to different locations to assist in the QA checkout over HW/SW install and testing of all equipment for high reliability mission critical aviation systems. Support deployment activities with QA checkouts, HW receiving, quality assurance, SW integration and implementation, etc. Understand contract requirements and processes and ensure corrective action to resolve issues if they arise. Document all test and QA activities for installation of high reliability HW in established databases and with established documentation. Perform SW integration and installation duties as required by established processes.

Quality assurance, Hardware Quality Assurance, hardware installation, hardware, software implementation, Quality control, FAA, federal government

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Bachelors in Engineering from an accredited university is highly desired. At least 5-10 yrs of relevant experience. Could look at Associates degrees and relevant experience levels. Must have experience with HW Quality Assurance Ideally will have experience with SW QA tasks for testing and verification. Must have experience with documentation of test results according to high reliability mission critical systems requirements. Nice to have technical areas: Familiarity with Government Systems and QA Activity Red Hat Linux Hardware or IBM ADA/C++ (to install release and test)

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Gaithersburg, MD.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr. 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Gaithersburg,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

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