Sr Software Quality Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Southern Pines, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products? Join us! As a Senior Software Quality Engineer, you will be a highly skilled member of the team, providing expert-level technical expertise in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. You will be responsible for leading and managing requirement analysis, software architecture design, development, acquisition, testing, installation, configuration control, problem reporting/resolution, change control, and software maintenance of software systems. This role demands significant technical proficiency and the ability to handle the most complex and large-scale projects independently. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience as software quality engineer or in a related field.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Direct experience with software development lifecycle models (waterfall, scrum etc.).
Experience reviewing plan requirements and participating in compliance assessments (audits) to ensure both product and process requirements have been met.
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including software developers, project managers, and technical leads to identify and resolve quality issues.
Experience with common programming languages.
Experience with software verification activities including common testing techniques, tools, and environments.
Experience with common bug tracking and requirements tracking tools.
Capable of assisting with tailored project plans and processes.
Experience with basic networking, servers, network storage devices, and computers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience interfacing with subcontractors on software development projects.
Familiarity with a wide variety of development environments is highly preferred.
Proven credible experience in software intensive projects and programs for government or regulated industry customers is highly desired.
AS9100, AS9115, ISO 9001 and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) appraisal experience.
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Advanced Level Certification or equivalent.
Extensive experience in a senior lead role within software quality assurance, particularly within the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide expert guidance in the analysis and review of software requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability.
Design, document, and maintain advanced test cases and test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications.
Execute and oversee manual and automated tests for large-scale and complex projects, documenting results, and tracking issues through resolution.
Identify, document, and track complex defects, ensuring timely resolution and regular reporting to stakeholders.
Lead configuration management efforts with expert knowledge, ensuring that all software changes are properly documented and integrated.
Provide senior-level support throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, ensuring quality standards are maintained.
Lead mentorship and training programs for junior, mid-level, and senior team members in quality assurance methodologies and best practices.
Demonstrate mastery of software quality assurance tools for test management, defect tracking, and automation.
Lead strategic collaboration efforts with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
Drive and manage continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality assurance processes and methodologies.