R -JASTI4-Software Quality Engineer 4 - J74-Software Engineering

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Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78–$83 Per Hour
SKILLS
AS 9100, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Auditing, Best Practices, Candidate Screening, Chemistry, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Science, DevOps, Develop and Maintain Customers, Engineering, Git, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing Technology, Mathematics, Military/DoD Standards, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Product Lifecycle, Project Evaluation, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Reconciliation, Regulations, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Evaluation, Software Testing, Team Player, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Verification Plans, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
1 day ago
100% onsite / Must have Active Secret Clearance / Travel Required 

The Client is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to join our Software Quality Engineering team in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will focus on supporting the Client Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business.

As a member of this BDS Software Quality team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to assure the required processes are used for developing, controlling, and verifying software products, whether developed by Client or provided by suppliers.

The successful candidate for this position will have a broad background in software development practices, tools and processes combined with a passion for advocating First Time Quality strategies. Experience and knowledge of quality standards (e.g. AS9100 / AS9115) is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, and able to quickly learn the responsibilities of the position. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, are crucial for success. Candidates should possess resilience and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback. The ideal team member will also demonstrate the capacity to assertively communicate their boundaries while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Position Responsibilities:
•Defines and maintains program-level software quality engineering processes, resources, and infrastructure.
•Actively participates in program activities, from initial proposal and planning to verification/certification and delivery.
•Performs process and product audits to verify software lifecycle activities and products comply with approved software processes, plans, and standards.
•Supports program milestone and formal review meetings, occasionally preparing and presenting information.
•Participates in configuration management activities.
•Plans software quality test activities and completion of test readiness activities.
•Ensures integrity of the test process and verifies test results.
•Works with regulatory agencies and other functions to develop criteria and procedures for software delivery activities.
•Performs final reconciliation of software data products.
•Identifies process or product non-compliances; supports root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions and other defect investigation/prevention activities.
•Teams with equipment managers of supplier products to monitor and evaluate supplier software development performance.
•Acts as an independent set of eyes and ears for Program Managers and the customer, highlighting potential best practices on the team, as well as areas for improvement.
•Supports the identification and analysis of program/project software quality metrics to improve software quality and manage risk.

Required Skills:
•Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry 3+ years' experience working in a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized
•3+ years' experience in a Software Quality role
•3+ years' experience working independently to develop, modify and document actions to assure problem resolution and/or to implement corrective action and/or preventive action
•Active U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Skills:
•Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) auditing
•Software Quality Engineering experience supporting software with AS9115, DO-178, and/or MIL-STD-882E requirements
•Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) is highly preferred
•Experience with configuration management and collaboration tools such as (or similar to) Git, Jira, Collaborator, Bitbucket and Beyond Compare
•Software development experience in a collaborative team environment using agile principles and a structured development process including code reviews and automated DevOps processes/tools

Skills:
Areas of Expertise    Software Quality Assurance    Yes        
Education Level    Bachelor's Degree    Yes        
Technical Skills    Software Development    Yes        
xms-Prof    Agile    Yes        
xms-Prof    Jira    No

Education / Experience:    Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry 3+ years' experience working in a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized.

Ability to pass Background, Drug Screen and if applicable Medical (i.e. Vision, Hearing, or Physical) if Required by Client.
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverage and 401k benefits are available.

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