Engineer Principal - Software Quality Assurance Jobs

Job DescriptionUS CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED#LI-JL2Perform and/or lead software and firmware assurance activities for all phases from engineering requirements, design, development, test and integration, and maintenance at the individual component level, sub-system level and system level for programs and or products from less complicated, single focus activities to extremely complex and highly diverse activities. Requires familiarity with national defense and commercial industry policies and standards and multiple life-cycle development processes such as Agile and Waterfall.The Enterprise Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers critical assurance disciplines that protect and enable people, data and missions. We provide a comprehensive approach to managing risk across the enterprise for current and future information environments where the business and missions execute. We apply the use of innovative tools and robust processes to ensure mission and business success.What You'll Do:• Participate and/or lead the peer review process for requirements, design, code, and documentation; test oversight including approving readiness and witnessing/monitoring testing; configuration control oversight for both code and documentation; change control oversight; problem reporting & anomaly resolution and perform periodic assessments of the BAE SMS (Space & Mission Systems) software and firmware development and maintenance activities.• Ability to identify gaps with leadership to determine potential software quality & Ground Systems & Services (GS&S) vulnerabilities and weaknesses of software throughout the development, maintenance, and sustainment lifecycle phases. Relatedly, provide guidance, expertise and solutions on how and when to resolve these vulnerabilities and weaknesses.• Audit, monitor, evaluate, lead and report on software/firmware subcontractor activities.• Ensure applicable and/or required processes are followed during software releases, including validation of release artifacts, version control, and configuration management.• Educate program's software development team(s) and GS&S on available support resources, such as software process documentation, products and tools, and enable usage of these.• Identify, execute and assure the success of a program's software team by interfacing with software and firmware engineering, configuration management, process organizations, program management, and functional management.• Work with, and at time mentor, SQA (Software Quality Assurance) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) peers to advise and consult to ensure proper flow down of BAE SMS and contractual SQA requirements.• Work with, and at time mentor, Subject Matter Expert (SME) staff and SQA to conceive and develop solutions to engineering management and technical problems.• Provide contributions to the development teams during all phases of the product lifecycle assessing the planning for and implementation of tailoring the process for compliance with good engineering practices along with adherence to BAE SMS requirements and the program statement of work and other contractual requirements to ensure on-time deliveries within budget constraints.• Review documentation to ensure program requirements compliance, adherence to BAE SMS and Industry standards, consistency, risk mitigation, and completeness; tracking related action items and change requests.• Document software assurance plans on a program and capture activities performed in SW Quality Engineering Reports.• Contribute to presenting Software and Firmware product life-cycle status and adherence to process to program management and customers.• Provide support in addressing customer expectations, report status, risks, and risk mitigation.• Support multiple BAE SMS campuses for various programs and Product Center(s) support.• Experience with the AS9100, SEI CMMI, ISO, Aerospace and NASA practices, IV&V, metrics; software safety, software reliability, and software security.• Successful participation in internal and external process assessments such as BSI, AS9100, etc.• Experience with Subversion, JIRA/Atlassian, GitLab tool.• Travel to subcontractor and customer sites.• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.• Perform other duties as necessary.On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.Working Conditions:• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsRequired Education, Experience, & Skills :• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.• Active TS/SCI clearance is required• Familiar with industry and government specifications & standards and the requirements contained therein that guide the design, build, & test of software.• Familiar with Software Quality Engineering (SQE) principles, tools, methods, and standards.• Solid organizational, communication and written skills with the ability to focus on details and multi-task.• Understanding and experience with both Waterfall and Agile life cycle processes• Willingness to take initiative, ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, good interpersonal and project management skills, the ability to multi-task, plan, and represent SQA in cross-functional meetings and to subcontractors and customers.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills• Leadership experience & an ability to work with leadership and management within the Programs, SBUs, and SCUs.• Experience with supporting software verification and validation.• Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics to assess software performance, identify trends, and ensure continuous improvement.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Space & Mission SystemsBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.