Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to monitor the development of hardware and software for next-generation mission-critical torpedo systems according to the project’s Software Development Plan (SDP). The role aims to improve software development processes and auditing.
Requirements
- 3+ years of recent software quality assurance and auditing experience
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle phases and the work products generated in each phase
- Experience working with the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 environment and/or Department of Defense (DoD) engineering processes
- Experience in and/or knowledge of: Confluence
- Experience in and/or knowledge of: Secure Software Development Framework
- Experience in and/or knowledge of: Software Development, Unit and integration testing
- Knowledge of US Navy torpedo systems, especially the MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo
Responsibilities
- Develop Process Audit Checklists: Using project plans and working with the EPG and the project team, develop process audit checklists of the processes contained in the plans.
- Perform Process Audits: Using process audit checklists, audit all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Process Improvement: Work with a variety of technologies and frameworks, with a willingness to learn new ones. Use analytical and problem-solving skills to improve processes used on software and hardware development projects.
- monitoring the development throughout the program according to the project’s Software Development Plan (SDP).
- developing audit checklists
- participating in software reviews
- performing software process and product audits
Other
- Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*
- Attention to detail and strong analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential to be effective in this role.
- proactive and has a self-directed attitude, with a willingness to take ownership of their work.
- Experience collaborating with Government agencies on development projects
- Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET (or higher) security clearance*
