Engineer Software Quality (Level 2/3)

Description

The team sits in the Quality and Mission Excellence Engineering department of the mission systems sector and needs someone to monitor and strengthen the mission and quality assurance elements that keep programs meeting customer goals.

The role suits someone with experience in program execution, software development, systems engineering, mission or quality assurance, or process improvement. It can be filled at either the Software Engineer Quality or Principal Software Engineer Quality level.

Responsibilities

• Check that the MA software work meets all contract terms and sector and division rules, and help the program apply its engineering processes effectively.
• Lead and advise the program on engineering processes that meet company and customer requirements and technical goals, and independently assess software risk, cost and schedule for the program and its suppliers.
• Run process and product evaluations, and make sure software engineering and test verification work is sound by taking part in internal and customer development and test reviews.
• Lead thorough root cause analysis, then define and carry out corrective and preventive actions on time.
• Work with the MA team and program management to define, collect, assess and clearly present process and quality metric data.
• Carry out supplier management evaluations and audits, and take part in supplier testing, travelling to supplier sites when needed.
• Work closely and effectively with program staff, and brief senior management with confidence.
• There is an opportunity to move into systems engineering work, including interface development, requirements decomposition and system design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or other technical field such as computer engineering, computer science or systems engineering, plus 2 years of experience. A master's degree requires 0 years.
• For the Principal level: bachelor's degree in a similar field plus 5 years of experience, or master's degree plus 3 years.
• Experience with software development.
• Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques.
• Experience in quality planning.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance at the Engineer level, or a Secret clearance at the Principal level.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++ or Java.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management, and a solid base in mission assurance applications.
• Basic knowledge of Agile methodology and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to resolve problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a self-motivated, organized approach.
• Preferred: experience with C/C++ or Java.
• Preferred: experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management.
• Preferred: experience with Agile methodology.
• Preferred: experience working in cross-functional teams to resolve problems as a software quality engineer.

Conditions

The position is based in Camarillo, California.

Travel is about 10% of the time, including to supplier sites as needed.

No relocation assistance is available.

A security clearance is not required to start, but the clearance type is Secret.

Primary level base salary: $83,400.00 to $125,200.00. Secondary level base salary: $103,600.00 to $155,400.00. These ranges are a general guide, and the actual offer depends on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contribution and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.