Software Quality Engineer

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About the role

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking experienced Software Quality Engineers to be part of a team developing missile defense technology. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery.

Responsibilities

• Independent evaluation of software processes and products and their conformity to standards, models, and software engineering program-defined processes
• Ensuring quality is built into program processes and products by checking for completeness, consistency, correctness, and conformance throughout the entire software development life cycle and maintenance activities to determine whether the program's objectives have been satisfied and if continuous improvement is needed
• Developing, monitoring, measuring, and analyzing software metrics for continuous improvement
• Ability to fill all aspects of the Quality function, including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Engineering
• Directing AS9100 audit support, program metric definition and reporting, supplier surveys, evaluation of nonconformances trending, and driving lessons learned and best practices
• Present software quality assessment of products and processes to the customer and program management
• Track and manage nonconformances, software defects, trend analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action activities for the program

Requirements

• Agile/Lean Development Experience – Support software development teams operating under various Agile frameworks
• Quality Systems Knowledge – Thorough understanding of internal quality processes and external quality standards
• Toolset Expertise – Hands-on experience with software development and planning tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Code Collaborator
• Process & Product Evaluation – Conduct assessments to verify compliance, effectiveness, and continuous-improvement opportunities
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance

Skills

• Active Secret Clearance
• Ability to write code in C, C++, or Java
• Lean / Six Sigma Belt
• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements
• Knowledge of AS9115 requirements
• Security+ certification
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals – Knowledge of network security, threat landscapes, cryptography, and access-control concepts
• Microsoft Office Proficiency – Advanced use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools
• Independent Work Capability – Thrive in high-complexity environments with shifting priorities and dynamic schedules
• Team Collaboration – Strong organizational and communication abilities; adept at working within cross-functional teams
• Metrics Development & Analysis – Create, interpret, and act on data-driven metrics to highlight concerns and promote best practices
• Issue Communication & Problem Solving – Effectively engage diverse audiences to surface issues, facilitate discussions, and generate solutions

Schedule

• Onsite Full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.