Software Quality Assurance Engineer

The role of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is to provide technical support for implementation of the CNS Software Quality Assurance Program. The successful candidate will participate in the development and administration of the SQA programmatic requirements, program support tools, and associated training, as well as monitor and assess implementation to ensure compliance with SQA policies and procedures.

In accomplishing this role, the SQA Engineer will be responsible to:

• Develop into a subject matter expert in the field of software quality assurance.
• Support plant personnel in implementing required software quality and engineering deliverables for systems containing software that are developed, procured, and/or provided by outside suppliers.
• Work with software owners to process software using the Software Management system (SMan) and to assure appropriate Software Quality Levels for software products.
• Perform assessment/surveillance activities on software products to verify compliance against SQA Program requirements.
• Help maintain the software configuration control of items in SMan.
• Create, review, and approve SQA documentation for compliance with the SQA requirements. Perform Quality organization support duties, as needed. *

The SQA Quality Engineer is accountable to the Manager of Quality Programs and Procedures and the Senior Manager of Quality Programs., You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime., If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR Master’s degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, two years job-related experience, and one year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative)., * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-oriented focus.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of software life-cycle processes, and experience with software development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation, process control system design, and/or Microsoft SharePoint.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives