Software Quality Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to develop and apply quality principles across software development efforts. This role emphasizes verification, validation, process design, and adherence to standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, knowledge of quality systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Candidates should have experience with Agile/Scrum and established QA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of quality systems/processes and external standards
• Ability to interpret software design and code to verify the implementation of requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develops, modifies and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software-based systems for make and/or buy software products.
• Performs verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems.
• Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives.
• Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes.
• Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes.
• Designs, specifies and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification and validation.
• Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
• Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability.

Skills

Quality principles

Verification & validation

External standards

Agile/Scrum

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ClearQuest

DOORS

VersionOne (Agility)

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

• Develops, modifies and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software-based systems for make and/or buy software products.
• Performs verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems.
• Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives.
• Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes.
• Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes.
• Designs, specifies and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification and validation.
• Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Performs software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements.
• Reviews include requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability.

Who We Are

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

Who You Are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Knowledge of quality systems/processes and expertise in external quality standards
• Ability to interpret software design and code to verify the implementation of requirements
• Proficient skill with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and resolve technical issues with multiple teams, suppliers, and customers
• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
• Knowledge of software development life cycle models
• Knowledge of configuration management and control tools
• Technical experience in a related discipline (e.g., Quality Engineering, System Safety, Engineering, Integration & Test)
• Experience in supporting Agile/Scrum software development
• Experience with ClearQuest, DOORS, VersionOne (Agility), and/or other Configuration Management tools
• Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with code collaborator tools
• Experience in test planning, processing, and nonconformance processing, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Experience in establishing quality assurance performance metrics for identifying process improvement
• Experience with US Military customers and/or other government customer support organizations
• Lean/Six Sigma Green belt
• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
• Knowledge of AS9100D and CMMI requirements
• Able to work independently in an environment with challenging requirements and dynamic schedules

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.