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Software Quality Engineer

Chelmsford, MA 01824

Posted: 04/22/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Software Engineer Job Number: 44453 Pay Rate: 60.00

Job Description


The Panther Group is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to support a leading aerospace and defense program in Chelmsford, MA.

This role focuses on software quality assurance, verification, and validation within a high-reliability electronics and RF environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with test requirements, software quality processes, and RF-related systems in a manufacturing or production setting.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain software quality standards, processes, and procedures
  • Perform and support:
    • Software inspections
    • Testing, verification, and validation (V&V)
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Project requirements
    • Contractual and regulatory standards
  • Review:
    • Software designs
    • Change requests
    • Test plans and specifications
  • Support traceability, requirement allocation, and testability analysis
  • Ensure software quality processes meet reliability and performance standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
    • Engineering
    • Test
    • Manufacturing
  • Support continuous improvement of software quality and development processes
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Computer Science, or related)
  • 5+ years of experience in software quality, QA, or validation
  • Experience working in:
    • Electronics, manufacturing, or defense environments
  • Familiarity with:
    • RF testing or RF-related systems
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting:
    • Test requirements
    • Technical specifications
  • Understanding of:
    • Software verification and validation processes
    • Quality standards and compliance requirements
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
    • Candidates with a previous clearance are strongly encouraged to apply
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in aerospace or defense programs
  • Experience working in high-reliability or regulated environments
  • Familiarity with:
    • RF systems or hardware/software integration
  • Experience with:
    • Process improvement initiatives
    • Cross-functional engineering teams
Pay $60 per hour DOE

Meet Your Recruiter

Amanda Krafcik

Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry.   She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player.   Fun fact:  Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.  

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