Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k)

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Onsite gym

Onsite cafeterias

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Oak Ridge. The role supports the CNS Software Quality Assurance Program, develops programmatic requirements, tools, and training, and monitors compliance with SQA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include becoming a subject matter expert in software QA, coordinating with software owners, and ensuring proper software quality levels in systems from internal and external sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology is required.
• Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop subject matter expertise in software quality assurance.
• Assist plant personnel in implementing software quality requirements.
• Work with software owners to ensure appropriate Software Quality Levels.
• Perform assessments to verify compliance with SQA Program requirements.
• Maintain software configuration control in SMan.
• Create, review and approve SQA documentation.
• Provide Quality organization support as needed.

Skills

Software life-cycle processes

ERP software

SharePoint

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology

Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Career Opportunities: Software Quality Assurance Engineer (20231)

Requisition ID20231-Posted09/08/2026-Quality Management- Level of Experience (1) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

What You'll Do

The role of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is to provide technical support for implementation of the CNS Software Quality Assurance Program. The successful candidate will participate in the development and administration of the SQA programmatic requirements, program support tools, and associated training, as well as monitor and assess implementation to ensure compliance with SQA policies and procedures.

In accomplishing this role, the SQA Engineer will be responsible to:

• Develop into a subject matter expert in the field of software quality assurance.
• Support plant personnel in implementing required software quality and engineering deliverables for systems containing software that are developed, procured, and/or provided by outside suppliers.
• Work with software owners to process software using the Software Management system (SMan) and to assure appropriate Software Quality Levels for software products.
• Perform assessment/surveillance activities on software products to verify compliance against SQA Program requirements.
• Help maintain the software configuration control of items in SMan.
• Create, review, and approve SQA documentation for compliance with the SQA requirements.
• Perform Quality organization support duties, as needed.

The SQA Quality Engineer is accountable to theManager of Quality Programs and Procedures and the Senior Manager of Quality Programs.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, two years job-related experience, and one year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-oriented focus.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of software life-cycle processes, and experience with software development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation, process control system design, and/or Microsoft SharePoint.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.