Sentinel Software Quality Assurance Engineer - 17885
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Roy, Utah, to support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program. The role supports one or more software development Scrum teams on GBSD or other SDS programs, focusing on process execution and efficiency in developing, testing, and releasing software deliverables. Relocation assistance may be available. The engineer works with Scrum teams and software leadership to monitor progress, process health, and execution efficiency; promote Mission Assurance; and ensure GBSD software complies with industry guidelines and contractual requirements for military weapon-system development. The role emphasizes employee engagement, collaboration, process improvement, reduced rework, and continuous improvement. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. Travel is required 10% of the time. An active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance is required at application, and the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Experience using metrics for process health and performance monitoring.
- Experience prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Experience evaluating, tracing, and analyzing requirements.
- Software development lifecycle experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and implementing Software Quality Assurance plans.
- Experience in missile systems or subsystems design, construction, or sustainment.
- Experience with process monitoring, data collection, analysis, and metric reporting for a large program or supplier base.
- Experience with peer reviews and code reviews.
- Experience in software build testing, qualification, and Integration and Test.
- Ability to read and understand software code, including C++, Java, or Python.
- Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise-wide systems and software problem-tracking tools, such as SAP, DOORS, Jira, and Confluence.
- Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
Responsibilities
- Support individual Scrum and sprint teams by attending meetings and creating Jira dashboards to monitor progress and execution efficiency.
- Offer suggestions for improvement to software leadership.
- Understand process health, progress, and stability metrics when required.
- Become fluent in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jazz, and DOORS, or other tools as needed.
- Advocate constructively for Mission Assurance and articulate its value proposition to stakeholders.
- Ensure GBSD software complies with industry guidelines and contractual requirements for military weapon-system development.
- Promote employee engagement, teaming, collaboration, process improvement, rework reduction, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
