Software Quality Engineer

Software Quality Engineer Staff – Proposal Lead

You will be the Software Quality Engineer Staff – Proposal Lead for our team in Grand Prairie, TX. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining Systems/Software Quality Engineering (SSQE) common processes that align with AS9100 Quality Management System, Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMMI), and customer requirements. Our team is also responsible for all aspects of Quality across the program's lifecycle, including proposals.

As the Software Quality Engineer Staff – Proposal Lead, you will be responsible for managing the implementation and execution of program quality requirements when creating proposals and supporting the programs ensuring the quality of our software processes from requirements through testing, supporting test equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues. You will also focus on systems, software, suppliers and test equipment/test stations, working closely with test engineering, systems/software development personnel, and program team members.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proficient in the areas of proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE), contract review, program start-up, production, and support.
• Requires an understanding of quality tasks across software, cyber security and test engineering.
• Collaborate and partners with other functions including Program Manager, Proposal Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Operations and Customers.
• Support all programs proposals for Guided, Missiles, Launcher and Advanced Programs.
• Assist in establishing quality budgets and cost commitments.
• Participate in independent reviews including Readiness Acceptance Check (RAC), BOE reviews, customer negotiations, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits and Executive Leadership Proposals Reviews - focusing on software and test equipment, working directly with test engineering and software teams.
• Identifying root causes and corrective actions including performing process/product evaluations/audits.
• Participating in peer reviews of software and test equipment requirements, design, code and documentation.
• Collaborating with software suppliers and participating in program reviews and testing events at suppliers.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Technical Engineering (STEM – Engineering / Science) degree at the Bachelor level or above (required)
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• 8+ years experience understanding of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Engineering.
• 8+ years experience strong knowledge of creating an accurate, complete, correct, current and competitive Proposals / Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• 8+ years experience knowledge of creating a proposal using a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Judgement and historical actuals
• 8+ years experience meeting proposal deadlines and to support all proposal activities.
• 8+ years experience understanding of Software and Test Equipment Processes.
• 8+ years experience experience in Requirements, Design, Code and Proof & Validation (P&V) Testing
• 8+ years experience with strong organizational skills, attention to details, ability to work in a dynamic environment and the ability to multi-task
• 8+ years experience in effective communication skills including written, oral, listening, presentation, technical writing, collaboration
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to travel (LM sites, suppliers, testing sites, etc.)
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours such as weekend support or after 5pm.
• Ability to be on-call when needed to support program milestones.

***safety shoes may be required at some point during contract position, not needed to start*** Core hours for 1st shift are Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm which means contractor must be available to work these hours. First Shift hours are from 6:00am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday.