Software Quality Engineer

Job ID: 2205

As a nonprofit trusted agent of the Government, Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is customer driven, mission focused, and technology enabled. SDL has been solving the technical challenges faced by the military, science community, and industry for more than six decades.

Our expertise is in space and airborne IR, VIS, UV, and RF sensors, small satellite technologies, test and calibration, cybersecurity, data visualization and assurance, and ground stations. SDL is seeking a Software Quality Engineerthat has demonstrated experience in overseeing the quality assurance and compliance aspects of software design, development, testing, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

(percentage (%) of time spent on responsibility)

Software Quality Engineers can expect to collaborate on multiple programs at a time and provide guidance at an organizational level.
Program Quality Engineering (50%)

Engages with the customer to understand their expectations, requirements, needs, and risk posture
Reviews and understands program requirements and helps guide the program in meeting those requirements
Works with program leadership to create the program's software development plan, software quality assurance plan, risk management strategies, test methodologies, and release requirements

Monitors compliance to the program's established plans

Verifies program traceability to source code, libraries, 3rd party software, and software BOM (Bill of materials) requirements

Ensures program compliance to industry and organizational secure software requirements

Works with test teams, engineers, and program leadership to document and monitor software bugs and other issues

Supports the team in resolving the issues and ensuring established change management methods are followed

Supports the verification and validation of software to ensure it meets SDL and customer requirements

Reviews and approves the software package for release

Organizational Guidance (25%)

Defines Software Quality Engineering roles and responsibilities within the organization, and works with the Quality Assurance team to ensure regulatory requirements are met
Remains up to date with industry standards, regulations, and quality practices and supports the incorporation of new industry standards into the software development process as appropriate
Performs organizational and program internal audits to ensure compliance to SDL processes and regulatory standards

Managerial Tasks (25%)

Leads and mentors Software Quality Engineers, software test teams, program teams, and Quality Assurance in understanding software quality assurance practices
Participates in daily stand-up, weekly, and monthly meetings to collaborate with program members, test teams, and organizational groups

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

In depth understanding of and experience with Software Quality Engineering, software development best practices, and software testing best practices
Experience with software configuration management, risk assessment, software testing, and software release
Skill with some of the following: C++, C#, Selenium, CSS, Node.js, Confluence, Jira, Zephyr, Bitbucket, VMware/VirtualBox, Jenkins, Visual Studio, SQL, Git, etc.
Experience in working with various software design and test tools such as Get, Bitbucket, Jira, etc.
Experience leading teams and individuals, and balancing priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and with team members
Ability to give constructive criticism and feedback

Required Qualifications:

B.S. in a STEM field and equivalent years of related experience (5 years of experience)
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Linux, Windows
Experience in an Agile software development environment
Experience in software coding and engineering

This is the typical job description; however, the duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice depending on season.
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet