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Program Quality Engineer

BAE Systems · Austin, TX

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Base pay
$97k–$165k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
4+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Austin, TX.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, FMEA
Base pay
$97k–$165k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $88k–$131k. This one lists $97k–$165k.

Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 133 quality engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 132 other live quality postings in Texas.

Base pay
About 20% above similar roles

Typical $88k–$131k, from 34 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (4+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 61%
  • ✓ Lean 35%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
  • New product launch 30%
  • ✓ FMEA 29%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, APQP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: BAE Systems in Austin

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Requirements

within ECS Quality supporting Programs such as LRASM, F 35 and F 22 by documenting and implementing Quality Assurance function includes:

  • ✓Provide Quality support on project teams engaged in development for complex Electro-Mechanical systems.
  • ✓Verify and validate design, development, integration, and qualification testing of products.
  • ✓Support testing, continuous integration, and continuous monitoring.
  • ✓Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of software and systems.
  • ✓Participate in Development design reviews, integration/test activities and resultant work products.
  • ✓Integrated Test Engineering (ITE) and Software Configuration Management (SCM) support of formal Software Build releases and target computer installations, including Software Configuration Control Board participation.
  • ✓Support Program Quality Eng Lead with Environmental Qualification Test (EQT) team and the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Test team.
  • ✓Support Customer Quality Audits.
  • ✓Applying statistical techniques and continuous improvement tools on process, product, and program performance data.
  • ✓Effective use of metrics and measures, analyzing and reporting program performance information through trend analysis and other tools to provide early warning indicators for the initiation of preventative or corrective actions.
  • ✓Review of program contract

requirements

to assist in the develop/implementation of an effective quality plan.

  • ✓Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and validation of the Quality Management System in the Business Area site to assure company and contractual quality

requirements

are satisfied.

  • ✓Support project tailoring, project plan/documentation development, and other activities to establish the project’s execution processes.
  • ✓Provide clear communication and flow down of program quality

requirements

to all disciplines (Engineering, Operations, and Program Management).

  • ✓Supporting source selection and monitoring of critical subcontractors and suppliers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4+ years of experience or 6-8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • ✓Capable of obtaining a Secret security clearance with ability to obtain special access clearances.
  • ✓Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g. AS9100/ISO 9001, CMMI).
  • ✓Experienced with root cause corrective action (RCCA).
  • ✓Strong problem solving and risk management skills will be leveraged to ensure that solutions meet the needs of the business and warfighter.
  • ✓Familiarity with lifecycle management (LCM) process and project management.
  • ✓Customer skills including ability to develop solid, working customer relationships with credibility.
  • ✓Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
  • ✓Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • ✓Active Secret clearance
  • ✓ASQ Certification: CQE/CQA
  • ✓Green Belt/Black Belt Certified
  • ✓Proficient in requirement management tools.
  • ✓Experience in system development life cycle including

requirements

capture and verification, design and development, and system level integration and testing including understanding the purpose of tests and method to validate.

  • ✓Experience with AS9145 APQP (DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan development).
  • ✓Familiarity with Quality Sciences (8D/RCCA and Lean Six Sigma methodologies), AS9100/ISO 9001 standards
  • ✓Knowledge of military aerospace testing standards.
  • ✓Experience in aerospace and defense, automotive, or medical industry.

Pay Information

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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Job Description What’s it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. As part of our Electronic Combat Systems Quality Organization, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

BAE Systems is looking for a Program Quality Engineer who will be a member of a cross-functional program team in our Austin facility . They will contribute to Program performance, verification of product/process conformance and customer satisfaction by providing technical expertise for executing product assurance engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position will consist of assisting the Program Leads in the execution of the Quality Management System Manual and Program Contractual

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