Software Quality Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Summary of Key Duties for this position: Develop, modify, and apply rigorous quality principles for both in house and purchased software based systems, ensuring compliance with project, process, and contractual objectives. Validate test equipment (including HIL systems) by designing, specifying, and executing comprehensive inspection, verification, and validation test methods. Establish overall operating criteria that drive the software quality program and create/maintain robust development and maintenance processes. Define and execute an audit strategy to guarantee compliance with all system and software procedures. Continuously evaluate and analyze the software quality system to identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and verify that reliability metrics meet established standards. Conduct thorough software product reviews covering: Requirement specifications Design documents Source code Test plans and procedures Tools, techniques, and methodologies Ensure proper requirement allocation, traceability, and testability across the entire product lifecycle. Proactively develop innovative, cross disciplinary solutions to complex quality challenges with minimal day to day direction. Guide major projects from concept through completion, making long lasting decisions that shape the organization’s technical posture. Engage regularly with senior leadership on strategic quality matters. Contribute new concepts and best practice frameworks and leverage full spectrum expertise in industry standards and company practices to drive continuous improvement and keep the organization at the forefront of software quality. Benefits of Employment: To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Experience with C++, C, and Python programming languages
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
Ability to produce detailed specifications, design documents, and test documentation.
Standard teaming: Ability to work with multi-disciplined teams
Experience with full software life cycle development including SW design, architecture, and integration & test
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Aerospace Engineering, or other related degree program from an accredited college/university
Active/Final Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Ability to read/write code in C, C++, and/or Java
Knowledge of configuration management and control tools
Technical experience in a related discipline (e.g., Quality Engineering, System Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration & Test)
Experience in supporting Agile/Scrum software development
Experience with ClearQuest, ClearCase, DOORS, and/or other Configuration Management tools
Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Experience with code collaborator tools
Ability to collaborate with current MRB certification. Experience making Preliminary Review / Material Review Board decisions.
Experience in test planning, processing, and nonconformance processing, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
Experience in establishing quality assurance performance metrics for identifying process improvement
Experience with US Military customers and/or other government customer support organizations
Experience working with space vehicle subcontractors and suppliers
Lean/Six Sigma black (or green) belt
ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
Knowledge of AS9100 requirements

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and apply rigorous quality principles for both in house and purchased software based systems, ensuring compliance with project, process, and contractual objectives.
Validate test equipment (including HIL systems) by designing, specifying, and executing comprehensive inspection, verification, and validation test methods.
Establish overall operating criteria that drive the software quality program and create/maintain robust development and maintenance processes.
Define and execute an audit strategy to guarantee compliance with all system and software procedures.
Continuously evaluate and analyze the software quality system to identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and verify that reliability metrics meet established standards.
Conduct thorough software product reviews covering: Requirement specifications Design documents Source code Test plans and procedures Tools, techniques, and methodologies
Ensure proper requirement allocation, traceability, and testability across the entire product lifecycle.
Proactively develop innovative, cross disciplinary solutions to complex quality challenges with minimal day to day direction.
Guide major projects from concept through completion, making long lasting decisions that shape the organization’s technical posture.
Engage regularly with senior leadership on strategic quality matters.
Contribute new concepts and best practice frameworks and leverage full spectrum expertise in industry standards and company practices to drive continuous improvement and keep the organization at the forefront of software quality.