Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Software Quality Engineer (Quality Engineer 3/4)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Material Control and Accountability requirements while working with a skilled team focused on software qualification, testing, and verification techniques.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Experience testing safety and/or risk significant software applications
Experience producing/authoring formal documentation containing software test justification and results
Substantial knowledge of software testing standards and/or methods
Proven ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Proven understanding of computer networking
Experience working closely with numerous customers in defining expectations, mutual responsibilities, and recognizing when software modifications are appropriate as a solution to existing problems
Ability to review and understand end-to-end operational work processes
Comprehensive understanding of contemporary software engineering best practices for hardware and software integration and testing, and software lifecycle maintenance and Quality Management
Experience working in highly dynamic team environments with frequent priority changes (multi-tasking)
Experience working in highly structured and rigorously formal operational teams that must adhere to written procedures
Outstanding writing skills and proven communication skills
Expert hands-on experience applying Software Quality Assurance principals to hardware and software
Experience testing large systems that require integration of hardware and software testing/verification with failover scenarios
Extensive experience troubleshooting and resolving issues for large population of software/system users
Expert hands-on experience presenting technical information in understandable forms to both management and users
Qualification
Required
Experience testing safety and/or risk significant software applications
Experience producing/authoring formal documentation containing software test justification and results
Substantial knowledge of software testing standards and/or methods
Proven ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Proven understanding of computer networking
Experience working closely with numerous customers in defining expectations, mutual responsibilities, and recognizing when software modifications are appropriate as a solution to existing problems
Ability to review and understand end-to-end operational work processes
Comprehensive understanding of contemporary software engineering best practices for hardware and software integration and testing, and software lifecycle maintenance and Quality Management
Experience working in highly dynamic team environments with frequent priority changes (multi-tasking)
Experience working in highly structured and rigorously formal operational teams that must adhere to written procedures
Outstanding writing skills and proven communication skills
Expert hands-on experience applying Software Quality Assurance principals to hardware and software
Experience testing large systems that require integration of hardware and software testing/verification with failover scenarios
Extensive experience troubleshooting and resolving issues for large population of software/system users
Expert hands-on experience presenting technical information in understandable forms to both management and users
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Industrial Systems Engineering or a related field and 8 year of related experience (Level 3) or 12 years experience (Level 4); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Experience developing automated software/hardware test scripts using SmartBear
Knowledge and experience in NMCA processes, nuclear material control methods, NMCA policy requirements, and security obligations per DOE Order 474.2a
Familiarity applying quality assurance regulatory, contractual, and technical documents, i.e., LANL P1040, DOE Order 414.1E, 10 CRF 830, NQA-1, and TRIAD contract requirements relevant to software quality assurance activities
Experience working at nuclear materials operations facilities with highly regulated structures and requirements
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
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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