Senior Software Developer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Software Developer with a strong QA emphasis to support the NRF Custom Application Team. You will contribute to application development with a QA mindset, design and execute test plans, and collaborate with the team to ensure reliable software delivery.

Candidate will participate in coding with a QA-focused approach, evaluate testing tools, embed tests, and develop comprehensive test plans while engaging with users to meet functional and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant experience; or Master's with relevant experience.
• Experience applying QA focused methods throughout SDLC.
• Experience evaluating testing tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in coding and application development with a QA-focused approach.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement software testing tools and frameworks.
• Embed automated and manual tests into development processes.
• Enhance QA strategies and testing methodologies to improve quality.
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive software test plans.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

.NET

React

Cypress

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years

Master's degree + 4 years

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)

United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls

Aug 07, 2026

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Process Improvement and Engineering Support (PIES) unit at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Software Developer with a strong emphasis on Quality Assurance (QA) to support the NRF Custom Application Team. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing application development with a QA driven mindset, integrating QA practices throughout the software development lifecycle, designing and executing test plans for new applications and features, and collaborating closely with the development team to ensure high standards and reliable software delivery.

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Participate in coding and application development with a QA-focused approach
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement software testing tools and frameworks
• Embed automated and manual tests into application development processes
• Continuously enhance QA strategies and testing methodologies to improve product quality
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive software test plans
• Work closely with users and stakeholders to ensure software meets functional and quality requirements

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with .Net, React, and Cypress or related frameworks
• Test-driven development skills
• Implementation of testing programs and processes
• Preparation and analysis of testing reports
• Oracle or SQL Server database development or testing

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range $95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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