Sr Software Quality Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to lead requirements analysis, develop and execute advanced test plans, and oversee both manual and automated testing for complex, large-scale software systems. You will mentor teams, manage defects, and drive quality improvements across the SDLC.

The role requires strong collaboration with developers, product managers, and stakeholders, plus experience with testing tools, configuration management, and various development

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 8+ years of software quality engineering experience.
• Direct experience with SDLC models (waterfall, scrum).
• Experience reviewing requirements and participating in compliance assessments.
• Collaborative work with developers, PMs and leads.
• Experience with testing techniques, tools, and environments.
• Familiarity with bug/requirements tracking tools.
• Able to assist with tailored project plans and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and review of software requirements for clarity and testability.
• Design, document, and maintain advanced test cases and plans.
• Execute and oversee manual and automated tests for large-scale projects.
• Identify and track complex defects and ensure timely resolution.
• Lead configuration management and proper documentation of changes.
• Provide senior-level support across SDLC processes.
• Mentor junior to senior QA team members in QA methodologies.
• Demonstrate mastery of QA tools for test management and automation.
• Collaborate with software developers, product managers and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Skills

Senior QA leadership

Test automation

SDLC expertise

Defect tracking

Configuration management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Programming languages

Testing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Selenium

Job description

Are you looking to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products? Join us! As a Senior Software Quality Engineer, you will be a highly skilled member of the team, providing expert-level technical expertise in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. You will be responsible for leading and managing requirement analysis, software architecture design, development, acquisition, testing, installation, configuration control, problem reporting/resolution, change control, and software maintenance of software systems. This role demands significant technical proficiency and the ability to handle the most complex and large-scale projects independently. 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 and provide expert guidance in the analysis and review of software requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability.
• Design, document, and maintain advanced test cases and test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications.
• Execute and oversee manual and automated tests for large-scale and complex projects, documenting results, and tracking issues through resolution.
• Identify, document, and track complex defects, ensuring timely resolution and regular reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead configuration management efforts with expert knowledge, ensuring that all software changes are properly documented and integrated.
• Provide senior-level support throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Lead mentorship and training programs for junior, mid-level, and senior team members in quality assurance methodologies and best practices.
• Demonstrate mastery of software quality assurance tools for test management, defect tracking, and automation.
• Lead strategic collaboration efforts with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Drive and manage 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.
• 8+ 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 12 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) Advanced Level Certification or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in a senior 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.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made 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 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.

If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

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.