Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Software Quality Engineer (Level 3)
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Software Quality Engineer (Level 3) to ensure compliance with quality processes and standards. The role involves performing evaluations, audits, and validations throughout the software development lifecycle, as well as driving improvements in software development processes.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for implementing the Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) mission to ensure programs have and are compliant to documented processes which meet customer and company requirements and are capable of producing quality software products
The successful applicant will do this, with limited supervision, by performing process, product, supplier, special quality evaluations/audits, and test verification/validation throughout the software development lifecycle as well as using quality sciences to identify, communicate and drive to resolution needed improvements to software development processes and activities
They will provide SWQE management with metrics, reports, schedules, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for tasking and other support as necessary
SWQE will develop and deploy standard software quality procedures and quality engineering methods and instruments
They must be willing to travel, ability to work off-shift and weekends, when needed
Qualification
Required
Responsible for implementing the Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) mission to ensure programs have and are compliant to documented processes which meet customer and company requirements and are capable of producing quality software products
Performing process, product, supplier, special quality evaluations/audits, and test verification/validation throughout the software development lifecycle
Using quality sciences to identify, communicate and drive to resolution needed improvements to software development processes and activities
Provide SWQE management with metrics, reports, schedules, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for tasking and other support as necessary
Develop and deploy standard software quality procedures and quality engineering methods and instruments
Willing to travel
Ability to work off-shift and weekends, when needed
Teamwork oriented with excellent organizational skills
Able to create and analyze metric data including statistical analysis
Familiar with software development lifecycle
Able to conduct effective analysis and root cause identification to drive improvements (e.g. decrease defects)
Able to identify and communicate issues and potential solutions to a wide variety of audiences
Working experience with AS9100 or AS9115 Standards
Working experience with Airworthiness Certification (RTCA DO-178/DO-278 and MIL-STD-516)
High energy, self-starting, team player who achieves goals
Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations as well as resolving issues with multiple organizations
Demonstrated quality science expertise in one or more of the following areas: Statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma, root cause analysis
Ability to coordinate with multiple organizations to investigate and resolve issues
Familiar with details of individual aspects of the software lifecycle (e.g. Requirements, Design, Coding, Unit Testing, Formal Testing, Integration & Testing, Release, Configuration Management, Problem Resolution)
Demonstrated experience performing evaluations of software processes
Demonstrated skills in problem solving and data analytics
Preferred
Familiar with Agile methodologies
Benefits
3 day weekends every weekend!
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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