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# Software Quality Engineering Associate- Level 1

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $57,500.0 - $101,430.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, DO-178B, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27814021/Software-Quality-Engineering-Associate-Level-1-California-Palmdale-1301

## About the Role

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum., Recent college graduates with a BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline

 - 1+ years of professional experience

 - Internship, cooperative education, or senior design project experience
Desired Skills:
Software Engineering

 - Agile Scrum
 - DevSecOps
 - Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
 - Git or GitHub
 - Jira
 - Confluence

Software Quality Engineering

 - Software Quality Assurance
 - Quality Engineering methodologies
 - Root Cause Analysis
 - Defect Prevention
 - Continuous Improvement

Aerospace/Defense Knowledge

 - DO-178C
 - Model-Based Systems Engineering
 - Systems Engineering concepts
 - Mission-critical software development
 - Safety-critical software

Technical Tools

 - Microsoft Excel
 - Power BI
 - Static code analysis tools
 - Automated testing frameworks
 - Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)

Candidates should demonstrate:

Technical Skills

 - Basic programming knowledge (C++, Java, Python, C#, or similar)
 - Understanding of software engineering principles
 - Knowledge of software development lifecycle concepts
 - Familiarity with software testing concepts
 - Understanding of object-oriented programming

Analytical Skills

 - Strong problem-solving abilities
 - Data analysis
 - Attention to detail
 - Ability to identify trends and anomalies

Communication Skills

 - Excellent written communication
 - Strong verbal communication
 - Technical documentation skills
 - Presentation skills
 - Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams

Professional Skills
-Strong organizational skills

 - Ability to manage multiple assignments
 - Willingness to learn
 - Self-motivated
 - High ethical standards, Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

## Description

Description:The Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) Associate is an entry-level Q&MS position. The Associate supports software quality engineering activities throughout the software development lifecycle to help ensure software products are safe, secure, reliable, and compliant with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Working under the guidance of experienced Software Quality Engineers, the Associate participates in software process evaluations, product evaluations, defect prevention, risk identification, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in software engineering, software quality engineering, Agile development, DevSecOps, DO-178C, and Model-Based Systems Engineering while contributing to advanced aircraft and defense systems.

 - Must be a U.S. citizen.

 - Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance (or higher, as required)


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