Staff Software Quality Engineer - 17934

Description

The company is hiring a Staff Software Quality Assurance Engineer for the Sentinel program. The role is based in Roy, UT, and sits within the company Defense Systems.

The job is an Agile/SAFe software effort focused on process execution and building quality into development, testing, and release.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance is required for start: Secret. Travel is 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and report on the software effort for the Sentinel program as part of Software Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Make sure process execution and quality are built into development, testing, and release of software deliverables.
• Develop and roll out thorough software quality plans, documents, checklists, and training materials.
• Provide senior technical oversight for problem resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive and corrective actions.
• Work across multiple security classifications with team members at several sites.
• Help build software metrics.
• Help with status reports, meetings, and presentations.
• Support peer reviews of artifacts before engineering release.
• Help disposition non-conformance candidates.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the SQA team.
• Give expert technical advice and guidance to team members, and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Either a Bachelor's in Science with 12 years of experience, 10 years of experience with a Master's, or 8 years of experience with a PhD.
• Recent experience as a Software Product Owner or Software Project Manager on a large Agile/SAFe software program.
• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including the processes, plans, standards, industry practices, and tools needed for a mission-critical program.
• Experience in an Agile/SAFe environment with fast-paced, incremental development and delivery, with a focus on first-time quality.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Cameo, DOORS, Gitlab, and static analysis tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and an investigation dated within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to pass screening for Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable time, as the company determines based on its business needs.
• Preferred: experience with Missile Systems or sub-systems design, construction, or sustainment.
• Preferred: experience monitoring processes, collecting data, analyzing it, and reporting metrics for a large program or supplier base.
• Preferred: experience with peer reviews and code reviews.
• Preferred: experience with software build testing, qualification, and integration and test.
• Preferred: able to read and understand software code in C++, Java, Python, and similar languages.

Conditions

Standard work schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Based in Roy, UT, with travel at 10% of the time.

Base salary range is $139,000.00 to $208,600.00, a general guideline. Final offers depend on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

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

Equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus, depending on the position.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan (401k).
• Educational assistance, employee assistance programs, and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off, company-paid holidays, and health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Relocation assistance may be available.