Software Quality Assurance Engineer II/III

Textron • Wilmington, MA

20h

About The Position

As a Software/Systems Quality Engineer at Textron Systems’ Weapon Systems division, you will perform a variety of quality engineering assignments including monitoring the development process and work products on projects through the entire life cycle, working with and mentoring engineers to ensure compliance to Textron’s development process, reviewing and approving engineering work products, witnessing/monitoring testing to ensure the product meets standards of quality and reliability, reviewing, monitoring, and approving release activities, providing QA oversight for assigned suppliers, and performing audits of engineering work products. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-functional team environment with a wide diversity of exciting technologies and products. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field with 2+ year’s experience (Level II)
• B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field with 5+ year’s experience (Level III)
• Practical experience in software/systems engineering in all phases of project life cycle
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem solver
• Able to obtain/maintain a government secret security clearance
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills
• Understanding of Software/Systems Quality Assurance concepts and principles
• Understanding of Software Configuration Management and release concepts
• Basic personal computer skills (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and practical experience with the SEI CMMI, ISO 9001 and AS9100
• IEEE STD 1061-1998 - Software Quality Metrics Methodology
• IEEE STD 730-2014 - Standard for Software Quality Assurance Processes
• Experience working in a defense engineering environment
• Experience in process and product auditing
• Experience with RTCA DO-330 - Software Tool Qualification Considerations
• Software/Systems Quality engineering experience
• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Monitor the development process and work products on projects through the entire life cycle
• Work with and mentor engineers to ensure compliance to Textron’s development process
• Review and approve engineering work products
• Witness/monitor testing to ensure the product meets standards of quality and reliability
• Review, monitor, and approve release activities
• Provide QA oversight for assigned suppliers
• Perform audits of engineering work products

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9%25 of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level