Software Quality Engineer - E2
Description
Standard Job Description
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.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving software quality across test equipment and hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Support Test Equipment throughout the life cyber of a test stations from requirements to certification.
- Support of test set hardware – including reading drawings/schematics, performing hardware inspections including cable inspections, executing calibration/metrology reviews and approvals, etc.
- Test documentation reviews, program non-conformance burndown, data integrity checks and logbook creation.
- Witness verification and validation of test equipment, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems.
- Define and executing audit strategies to ensure compliance with software and system processes.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical quality initiatives that directly impact program success, while working with cutting‑edge technology and a supportive team.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to travel to Lockheed Martin sites, supplier locations, and test facilities as needed
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Knowledge of verification/validation (including certification) of hardware‑software test systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) for test documentation and reporting
Desired Skills
- Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ CSQE)
- Knowledge of industry‑recognized quality models (CMMI, ISO, AS, FAA regulations)
- Yellow or Green certification in Lean/Six Sigma (LSS)
- Experience collaborating with software suppliers with test equipment and Government/DoD customers
- Knowledge of National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW and TestStand environments (beyond basic code interpretation)
- Experience with test equipment and test‑set hardware – including reading schematics and performing hardware inspections