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# Software Quality Engineer Associate

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States
- **Salary:** $58,200 - $108,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Software Design Documents, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Teststand, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C9323156B01A4BBBBB4CE8DD119E253F/job/

## About the Role

STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Ability to understand software design and source code (ADA / C / C++) to verify correct implementation of requirements.

Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Effective communication skills: written, oral, listening, presentation and technical writing.

Secret Clearance.

Ability to Travel.

Desired Skills

Lab/Test equipment hardware knowledge or background skills.

Hands-on experience with Agile Methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)

Familiar with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and Gitlab.

Familiar with automated test system platforms (NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, SystemLink).

Familiar with Lean / Six Sigma practices.

Basic understanding of electro-mechanical engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with the ability to inspect drawings for compliance.

Basic understanding of auditing techniques.

## 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.