Software Quality Engineer 3
Defines and maintains program level software quality engineering processes, resources and infrastructure. Prepares and presents information at formal review meetings. Assists in development of proposals and cost estimates. Reviews, comments and approves software life cycle documents and program products. Plans and conducts audits of software engineering processes and associated support functions. Participates in configuration management activities. Reviews deviations and waivers to the software baseline. Improves products and processes and manages risk. Evaluates validity of test cases against established regulatory and performance requirements. Verifies test results. Performs final reconciliation of software data products. Provides input to program specific software quality requirements for flow down to suppliers. Verifies acceptability of supplier''s software quality systems and programs. Performs software acceptance and delivery activities for low risk procurements. Identifies non-conformances and issues corrective actions. Reviews and approves corrective and preventive action plans. Verifies effectiveness of corrective and preventive action plans. Works under general direction.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Continuous Improvement
Consistently reviews a wide range of processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers. Consistently identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; fully explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Independently generates ideas for solutions; fully analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently tests solutions; gathers feedback from own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.
Technical• Certification & Qualification
Complete knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
• Customer/Supplier Knowledge
Complete knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc.
• Quality Systems/Standards
Complete knowledge of the quality system (e.g., Boeing Quality Management System (BQMS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO9001), Aerospace Standard (AS91001).
• Software Dev Life Cycle
Complete knowledge of the concepts and processes of managing a software system throughout the entire life cycle. Ability to participate in all stages of the software development life cycle.
• Software Engineering Processes
Complete knowledge of development methodology and configuration software management tools and processes.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Do you have a current/active Top Secret (TS) security clearance or a current Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)? (Note: If you held a security clearance within the last two years, your clearance is considered current/active).
Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience with software engineering?
Typical Education/Experience
Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Minimum 2 years experience in CMMI ML3, CMM, or software QA preferred Minimum 2 to 5 years software engineering experience, including formal level acceptance testing preferred Minimum 2 years experience in ISO, including process audits is preferred Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers is preferred. Strong written and verbal skills as well as teamwork skills is preferred. Ability to perform QA duties with minor supervision is preferred. Ability to use MS Office, write HTML and web-based documents, and use CM tools (CVS and Accurev) is preferred. Ability to write software test and audit tools and use company CASE tools (SPR, APRF) is preferred. Strong Software QA experience and a background in large scale, critical software systems in the C5ISR industry is preferred.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Electronic & Mission Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/23/2012
