Software Quality Engineer II — Test Automation

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Software Quality Engineer II to lead analysis of software requirements, design and implement complex test plans, and oversee both manual and automated testing across projects. You will document defects, drive configuration control, and support SDLC activities to uphold high quality standards.

The role requires collaboration with developers, product managers, and stakeholders, plus mentoring of junior teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as software quality engineer or in a related field.
• Experience with software development lifecycle models (waterfall, scrum, etc.).
• Experience reviewing plan requirements and participating in audits.
• Experience with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Experience with programming languages.
• Experience with testing techniques, tools, and environments.
• Experience with bug tracking and requirements tracking tools.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and review of software requirements for clarity and testability.
• Develop, document, and maintain complex test cases and test plans.
• Execute and oversee manual and automated tests and track results.
• Identify, document, and track defects with timely resolutions.
• Lead software configuration control efforts and documentation.
• Support SDLC processes to maintain quality standards.
• Create and maintain test documentation and reports.
• Master QA tools for test management and automation.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with developers and product managers.
• Drive continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Skills

Software quality

SDLC experience

Test case design

Defect tracking

Mentoring

Communication skills

Networking basics

Automation testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Jira

QA automation

Quality Center

Git

Job description

Are you looking to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products? Join us! As a Software Quality Engineer II, you will take a more involved role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. You will be responsible for leading requirement analysis, software architecture design, development, acquisition, testing, installation, configuration control, problem reporting/resolution, change control, and software maintenance of software systems. This role requires a deeper technical proficiency and the ability to work more independently on complex projects. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and review of software requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability.
• Develop, document, and maintain complex test cases and test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications.
• Execute and oversee manual and automated tests, document results, and track issues through resolution.
• Identify, document, and track complex defects, ensuring timely resolution and regular reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead software configuration control efforts, ensuring that all software changes are properly documented and integrated.
• Provide enhanced support throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Master software quality assurance tools for test management, defect tracking, and automation.
• Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality assurance processes and methodologies.

Qualifications - You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as software quality engineer or in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Direct experience with software development lifecycle models (waterfall, scrum etc.).
• Experience reviewing plan requirements and participating in compliance assessments (audits) to ensure both product and process requirements have been met.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including software developers, project managers, and technical leads to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Experience with common programming languages.
• Experience with software verification activities including common testing techniques, tools, and environments.
• Experience with common bug tracking and requirements tracking tools.
• Capable of assisting with tailored project plans and processes.
• Experience with basic networking, servers, network storage devices, and computers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Experience interfacing with subcontractors on software development projects.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of development environments is highly preferred.
• Proven credible experience in software intensive projects and programs for government or regulated industry customers is highly desired.
• AS9100, AS9115, ISO 9001 and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) appraisal experience.
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Level Certification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a lead role within software quality assurance, particularly within the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Working on a computer for the majority of the work shift, requiring hand/finger dexterity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range

$82,039.23 - $112,803.95. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.