> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4301819-2027-associate-software-quality-engineer-san-diego](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4301819-2027-associate-software-quality-engineer-san-diego). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2027 Associate Software Quality Engineer - San Diego - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $69,400 - $104,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Software Quality, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-Defense-and-Space-j-2027-Associate-Software-Quality-Engineer-San-Diego-Northrop-Grumman-404293273264529/ ## About the Role A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: + Be completing or has completed their bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 + Be majoring in or having majored in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other related STEM degree + Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs + Final approved U.S. Government Secret security clearance AND final Special Access Program clearance are required to start Preferred Qualifications: + Demonstrated knowledge of Agile software development process + Demonstrated knowledge of C, C++, Java, Python + Demonstrated knowledge in the collection of software data and metrics for reporting. + Demonstrated knowledge in process and product evaluation. + Active US Secret/Top-Secret security clearance ## Description + Perform process audits of software development processes to assure compliance to established policies, procedures, work instructions, and program specific plans. + Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation plans to assist program activities for processing software and materials into partially finished or finished products. + Collaborate with Program and Engineering management on program quality planning and the establishment of program quality objectives. + Participate in contractual reviews and audits, program/IPT meetings, and configuration control board meetings. + Collaborate with Software Engineering and Systems Engineering functions to ensure quality standards are in place and followed. + Witness execution of software qualification and system acceptance tests to ensure tests are executed in accordance with approved test procedures, requirements are fully verified, and that all test procedure and software anomalies are documented and tracked to closure. + Support CMMI and AS9100 audit activities and audits quality systems for non-conformance identification and corrective action. + Evaluate and ensure software suppliers possess the capability and capacity necessary to execute and deliver procured software with unquestionable quality. + Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable quality standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements. + Assists Software Engineering in collecting and reporting metrics. + Cross-trained in the hardware quality engineer positions in the department.