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# Software Quality Engineer Associate

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-quality-engineer-associate-huntsville-al-usa-58816998

## About the Role

aaao_ identification and corrective actions * Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives * Prepare and maintain documentation in support of compliance and traceability Tasks * Current US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance * Knowledge of quality systems/processes and external quality standards * Knowledge of software development life cycle models * Ability to interpret software design and code to verify requirements implementation * Experience with C or C++ (and/or Java) Key requirements * flexible schedules * competitive pay * comprehensive benefits * Paid Time Off

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Software Quality Engineer Associate at Lockheed Martin Space, you will support the software lifecycle per the SDP to ensure requirements are implemented and quality is verified. You will work on missile defense software within a cross-functional team, focusing on analysis, design, coding support, and formal test readiness. You will interpret design and code to verify requirements and assist with integration and delivery. This role offers onsite work with flexible schedules and a mission-driven environment shaping space security capabilities. Compensation / Benefits * Support the software development lifecycle following the SDP, including requirements analysis, OO analysis & design, coding, unit testing, integration, and test/delivery support * Interpret software design and code to verify implementation of requirements * Assist with formal test planning and execution in collaboration with the test team * Contribute to quality assurance activities, including problem identification and corrective actions * Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives * Prepare and maintain documentation in support of compliance and traceability Tasks * Current US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance * Knowledge of quality systems/processes and external quality standards * Knowledge of software development life cycle models * Ability to interpret software design and code to verify requirements implementation * Experience with C or C++ (and/or Java) Key requirements * flexible schedules * competitive pay * comprehensive benefits * Paid Time Off


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