Senior Software Quality Engineer – Part-Time Telework

Bechtel Global Corporation; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Richland, WA seeks a Software Quality Engineer to support the WTP Software Quality Program, applying quality principles based on NQA-1, DOE O 414.1D, and project requirements. The engineer works with IT, QA, and end users to ensure compliant software quality in a regulated environment.

The position offers part-time telework flexibility with initial full-time presence in Richland, WA, a 9/80 schedule, and responsibilities to lead QA initiatives, document deliverables, and drive process

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 8–10 years of QA/QAQC experience or 12–14 years in the field.
• Experience with software quality programs based on NQA1 or ISO.
• Ability to write, review, and improve software quality documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate software quality initiatives across projects.
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver compliant documentation.
• Define requirements, map workflows, and create robust specifications.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and resources for quality tasks.
• Provide documentation support including test plans and reports.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication to align expectations.
• Monitor progress and report risks to management.
• Develop tools to capture lessons learned for future projects.
• Support commercial grade dedication activities for design/analysis software.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NQA1/ISO standards

DOE O 414.1D

Job description

Bechtel in Richland, WA seeks a Software Quality Engineer to support the WTP Software Quality Program, applying quality principles based on NQA-1, DOE O 414.1D, and project requirements. The engineer works with IT, QA, and end users to ensure compliant software quality in a regulated environment.

The position offers part-time telework flexibility with initial full-time presence in Richland, WA, a 9/80 schedule, and responsibilities to lead QA initiatives, document deliverables, and drive process