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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Quality Assurance Engineer - **Company:** Ultra Global Business Services - **Location:** Columbia City, IN, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Test Suite, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Databases, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Data, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/78439833/1 ## About the Role * Experience working with prime defense contractors (DOD and MIL-STD experience) * Strong attention to detail and work ethic * CMMI Auditor Certification, Experience with CMMI (DEV) * Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001:2015 * Six Sigma Green/Black Belt * Experience with Government customers Desired Skills: * Masters Degree is a plus * CMMI/ Continuous Improvement experience is a plus * Knowledgeable and experienced with formal software development processes and design artifacts (e.g. SDP, SDD, RTVM, Customer Requirements Specifications, etc.) * Experience working with prime defense contractors (DOD and MIL-STD experience) * Strong attention to detail and work ethic * CMMI Auditor Certification, Experience with CMMI (DEV) * Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001:2015 * Six Sigma Green/Black Belt * Experience with Government customers ## Description The Staff Software Quality Assurance Engineer position's primary role is to monitor software development activities at Ultra Maritime and promote & facilitate software development process compliance. They will also facilitate continuous process improvement, by participating in software group meetings and reviews, and providing guidance to the software group, as well as feedback to management of needed process changes, or Ultra Maritime approach changes. They will run the Columbia City Ultra System Verification Lab (VLAB), and facilitate good relationships with Crane, DCMA, and other customers. They will participate failure analysis activities and help lead activities such as Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis and will work closely with management, engineers, and the quality team to promote not only Ultra Maritime process adherence, but overall corporate success at all levels., * Responsible for ensuring process compliance and adherence to engineering principles and methodologies across multiple Ultra Maritime sites. * Review and approve systems and software requirements, design, and other documentation for compliance * Prepares, maintains and retains plans, records, data and reports * Interpret customer statements of work for quality requirements * Audit systems/software processes and products * Review and approve all production Test Station software updates or new station requests * Maintain the production Test Station test data database * Review and approve Test Spec or software related Engineering Change Notices * Identify root causes and corrective actions, evaluate process performance, and interface with the engineers on program activities to ensure processes and deliverables are compliant to contractual requirements * Evaluate data to identify systemic issues and trends * Participate in the software change control boards * Review software code, perform validation and verification activities, execute product audits, and assist with the implementation/utilization of Software Quality Assurance across the project * Participate and support CMMI Level 3 SCAMPI preparation and assessments * Developing Program Quality and Subcontractor Product Acceptance Plans * Leading First Article Verification * Manage Columbia City, IN VLAB. Responsible for lab test capabilities and SW/HW updates, including new test suite creation using tools such as JAVA and HT-BASIC. * Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens. * Up to 25% business travel may be required in support of multi-site responsibilities. (Travel to Chantilly, VA), How do you find the hidden, detect the soundless, and see the invisible? How would you like to lead a team that develops and manufactures next-generation technologies and products that help find our nation's stealthiest adversaries? Find out more about what we do and the people who currently help us succeed. Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. 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