Los Alamos National Laboratory · 4 hours ago
Post-Bachelor Student - Software Quality Assurance
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Student Intern to support the Software Quality Assurance team, focusing on documentation and compliance tasks related to the Software Development Life Cycle in a high-consequence production environment.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing and maintaining software lifecycle documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, test plans, and verification reports
Support compliance reviews and audits to ensure software projects meet LANL and DOE quality requirements
Help track and update software configuration records, release notes, and version histories
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and quality personnel to ensure documentation accurately reflects current processes and system states
Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and templates for software quality documentation
Participate in the design and execution of software verification and validation (V&V) activities for weapons production applications
Engage with multidisciplinary teams to apply modern software engineering practices and tools
Contribute to documentation, metrics, and reports that demonstrate software quality assurance (SQA) effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Strong technical writing and organizational skills
Basic understanding of software processes, quality assurance, or engineering documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic document management practices
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures accurately
Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and software quality principles
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Must have earned an Associate's or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last 3 years in an appropriate field
Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Familiarity with DOE/NNSA quality standards or regulated documentation environments
Experience with document control systems or configuration management tools
Coursework or interest in software quality, systems engineering, or process improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an interest in learning within a mission-driven environment
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
Founded in 1943
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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