Software Quality Engineer/Quality Engineer

Title:Software Quality Engineer/Quality EngineerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future.We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.The Software Quality Engineer/Quality Engineer will provide quality engineering support during all phases of hardware development, including design, fabrication and testing, in order to ensure compliance with established requirements and standards. The Software Quality Engineer/Quality Engineer will be part of the SRM&QA organization and will assist Engineering in activities such as process and product assessments, software/hardware integration testing, peer and quality engineering activities to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, standards and requirements.RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and comply with all applicable safety laws and all Company safety policies and rules; must report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel. Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures. Maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company Complete all assigned training. Comply with all applicable KBR policies, procedures, and work instructions. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and personal information to which access has been granted. Positively represent HHPC and KBR at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor. Support qualification testing of space flight hardware and ground support hardware and software. Support internal drawing reviews for space flight hardware and ground support hardware and software. Support design reviews of space flight hardware and ground support hardware and software. Support Test Readiness Reviews of space flight hardware and ground support hardware and software. Support pre-delivery, and pre-installation acceptance testing of space flight hardware and ground support hardware and software. Document non compliances and present results to appropriate project management, boards and panels for review and disposition. Assist with review and approval of all quality work authorization documents {TPS, DR, shipping documentation (528, 1149, DD250, 290)}. Assist with review and approval of drawings, documents and procedures. Perform source audits at outside suppliers. Work with internal customers to resolve issues documented in the QA Discrepancy Reporting System. Work with NASA/DCMA contract surveillance representatives to coordinate verification of Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIP). Promote and implement process improvements as needed. Work with QA management and Quality Management System personnel to update existing work instructions to reflect improvements and create new work instructions where appropriate. Maintain knowledge and understanding of all applicable processes and work instructions and adhere to them. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable industry standards, guidelines, technology trends and project management methods. Stay abreast of industry best practices for quality assurance policies, procedures and technology. Incorporate enhancements as needed/practical. Maintain quality system processes and procedures to ensure compliance to all software standards or requirements. Perform assessments on software-related project documents, including Software Classification Assessments/Safety Criticality Determination Assessments (SCA/SCD) Software Development Plan (SDP), Software Management Plan (SMP), Version Description Document (VDD), Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), Software Detailed Design (SDD), Software Test Plans/Procedures (STP), software related Verification and Validation document (V&VD) and software related Acceptance Data Package (ADP). Build and maintain trusted relationships with key customers, stakeholders, vendors and employees. Proactively identify and resolve issues. Ensure resolution of project, customer and personnel issues in consultation with the HHPC Program Management Office (PMO) and the HHPC Operations Manager. Assist Quality Assurance Manager as needed. Provide periodic written status reports of Software Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering activities to the HHPC Quality Assurance Manager. Ensure that deliverables meet all applicable KBR and NASA quality standards. Perform additional duties as needed, which may occasionally require work on weekends and/or evenings, sometimes with little to no advance notice.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEREQUIRED: Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 10 years of applicable experience.DESIRED: A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in NASA/Government related software quality and quality engineering.SKILLS/TRAININGREQUIRED: Knowledge of quality and engineering concepts and tools. Familiarity with NPR 7150.2 – NASA Software Engineering Requirements Ability to work with limited administrative and technical supervision. Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. Ability to work effectively with team members, including Quality Engineers, Fabrication Technicians, Quality Inspectors and Hardware Engineers. Willingness to learn new skills, tools, and technologies. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools.DESIRED: ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent. Proficiency with product/systems reliability and maintainability as outlined in the ASQ CSQE Body of Knowledge (BOK). Experience working in a CMMI Maturity Level 3 software or systems engineering organization. Experience or knowledge with software engineering, software development, and software processes. 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