Software Systems Quality Engineer (Compliance)

RTX•Concord, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Within Quality & Mission Assurance, the Software Quality Engineering department performs classified activities in secure labs and unclassified activities in dedicated workspaces. This role supports Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) programs, which include a wide range of defense systems. The Software Systems Quality Engineer (Compliance) will ensure digital products adhere to contractual requirements, review and approve inputs/outputs to/from partner organizations, and ensure the integrity of the technical data package. The role involves identifying, collecting, and measuring software quality attributes, metrics, and data, as well as performing independent evaluations and risk assessments across the lifecycle. Facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions, and leveraging modern experiences with software development and quality best practices, including Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, are key aspects of this position. The role also requires interaction with customers, product development, and test personnel, and providing guidance to senior leadership, team members, and group peers.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship is required
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Experience in a Quality or Technical role and applying principles across Agile: SCRUM teams, sprints / increments, stories / points, backlog / burndown, continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD)
Experience in Testing: execution witnessing, location, plans, procedures, requirements traceability, reports
Experience in Requirements: verification, software specifications, systems specifications, functionality, performance, statement of work, contracts
Experience in Software: lifecycle processes, requirements decomposition, code reviews, functions, features, builds, configuration management
Experience in Defects: quantification, severity, priority, age, resolution, effort, impact, implementation
Experience in Release: delivery management, checklists, labels, versions, licenses, repositories, software executables, release notes, security bulletins, training manuals, user guides
Experience in Metrics: defining, developing, monitoring, measuring, reporting, dashboards, tools (e.g., Business Insight reports, Jira reports, Excel tables)
Experience in Analysis: identifying process issue Root Causes and implementing Corrective Actions

Nice To Haves

Education or Training in Quality, Software Eng., Systems Eng., Agile, Cyber / IA, Project Management
Certifications in Quality, Software Eng., Systems Eng., Agile, Cyber / IA, Project Management
PowerPoint: briefing creation and presentation to Senior Management
Knowledge of Standards: quality principles via AS9115, AS9100, ISO9001
Knowledge of Policies: Quality Management Systems (QMS) and/or Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Knowledge of Compliance: evaluation, validation, auditing, corrective actions
Knowledge of Maintenance: processes, patches, upgrades, installation, backups, recovery, synchronization
Experience in Projects: leading, coordination, planning, prioritization, execution, escalation
Interest in Strategy: leading cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with Business-Technical stakeholders
Experience with DevSecOps: Toolchains (Confluence, ADS – Azure DevOps Server, Jenkins, GitHub, Coverity)
Experience with Development: Integrated Development Environment (IDE) applications, modeling, databases (ClearCase, DOORS, RQM, Cameo, Rhapsody, Oracle, SAP)
Experience with Networking: maintaining computer networks to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient communication between devices and systems
Experience with Connectivity: physical networks, virtual networks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), cloud-based infrastructures
Experience with Configurations: installing or verifying devices routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, as well as monitoring performance and identifying bottlenecks
Experience with Protocols: OSI, TCP, IP, IPsec, TLS, DHCP, SNMP, FC, SCSI, DNS, IDS, SIEM
Experience with Integration: security, systems, software, hardware, connectivity, tools, equipment
Experience with Technology: devices, applications, servers, virtual machines, networks, storage

Responsibilities

Review of Document Deliverables (CDRL)
Review of Command Media (Policies)
Review of SW Release Packages (Windchill PDM, Azure DevOps)
Review of SW Requirements Changes
Review of SW/System Defects
Review of SW Pulls (Code Reviews)
Review of Media
Review of Test Artifacts
Participation in Peer Reviews (SW, SE)
Participation in Control Boards (CCB, SRB)
Tracking Books (Metrics)
Test Witnessing (SQT, FQT)
Audits
Ensure digital products adhere to contractual requirements
Review and approve inputs/outputs to/from partner organizations
Ensure integrity of the technical data package
Identify, collect, and measure software quality attributes, metrics, and data
Perform independent evaluations and risk assessments across lifecycle
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions
Leverage modern experiences with software development and quality best practices
Adopt Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
Interact with customers, product development, and test personnel
Provide guidance to senior leadership, team members, and group peers