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# Software Quality Engineer Sr - E3

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,900.0 - $178,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-quality-engineer-sr-e3-littleton-co--dd6ed502-2f8b-4a58-a151-4ce4abd3b003

## About the Role

Quality Engineering, Software Engineering, Cost Control, Design Document, Test Equipment, Testability, Traceability, Product Reviews, Testing, Quality Assurance Methodology, * US Citizenship required and active Top Secret clearance with the ability to gain SCI access and successfully complete a Poly to support the program

 * STEM Bachelor's degree or higher required to apply Or combined experience/education
 * Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle models
 * Software Quality, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering Familiarity in Requirements Analysis, Design/Development, Product Integration and Test
 * Ability to interpret software design and code (C, C++, Java, python, etc.)
 * Some travel may be required for this position (Up to 25%)

Desired Skills

 * 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.
 * Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)- Apply RCCA tools and methods to correct issues/nonconformance and prevent issue/nonconformance from recurring
 * Issue Communication & Problem Solving- Effectively engage diverse audiences to surface issues, facilitate discussions, and generate solutions.
 * 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.

## Description

Develops, modifies and applies quality principles to the development and use of software and software-based systems for make and/or buy software products. Performs verification and validation of test equipment including hardware in the loop systems. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Designs and implements software development and maintenance processes. Defines audit strategy to ensure compliance to systems/software processes. Designs, specifies and conducts test methods for software inspection, verification and validation. Evaluates and analyzes software quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures measures meet acceptable reliability standards. Performs software product reviews against contractual, technical and/or process requirements. Reviews include requirement specifications, design documents, source code, test plans and procedures,
materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Performs or directs verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability., * Process & Product Evaluation- Conduct assessments to verify compliance, effectiveness, and continuous-improvement opportunities.

 * Review Product Requirements for Quality
 * Trace Product Requirements through Design, Implementation, Test
 * Understand Models Ensuring Requirement Coverage
 * Review Code/Tests Ensuring Requirement Coverage
 * Ensure Adequate Program Configuration Management/Software Configuration Management Processes In Place
 * Knowledge of AI tools/methods to Positively Impact Daily Task Execution
 * Software Development Experience Using Python, Java, C++ Languages