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$97,008 - $164,914
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Engineering - Systems
Sterling Heights, MI (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
BAE Systems, in support of its Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business, is hiring for a Senior Software Quality Engineer. As a senior level Software Quality Engineer, you will embed into our development team working on challenging projects and collaborating with talented professionals. As part of the Systems and Software Quality Assurance (SSQA) group, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of BAE Systems' CMS products and processes. You'll play a critical role in the development life-cycle by identifying and preventing compliance issues against established requirements and Department of Defense (DoD) standards. As a SSQA engineer, you'll utilize your knowledge, background, and experience in supporting quality responsibilities within a software development environment. Travel will be required to support testing and design reviews at sites in the area.
Note: This position is on the, "Hybrid 3-2-1" work schedule supported within a reasonable commute to Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
Please 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 Platforms & Services
BAE 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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
BAE Systems, in support of its Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business, is hiring for a Senior Software Quality Engineer. As a senior level Software Quality Engineer, you will embed into our development team working on challenging projects and collaborating with talented professionals. As part of the Systems and Software Quality Assurance (SSQA) group, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of BAE Systems' CMS products and processes. You'll play a critical role in the development life-cycle by identifying and preventing compliance issues against established requirements and Department of Defense (DoD) standards. As a SSQA engineer, you'll utilize your knowledge, background, and experience in supporting quality responsibilities within a software development environment. Travel will be required to support testing and design reviews at sites in the area.
Note: This position is on the, "Hybrid 3-2-1" work schedule supported within a reasonable commute to Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree and 4 years of related experience (software quality assurance, engineering, or management information systems experience) or the overall equivalent;
- Experience working with quality assurance principles and practices and software development methodologies;
- Experience working with software test tools and methodology;
- Ability to handle multiple project and task responsibilities and switch among them quickly to meet business priorities;
- Ability to work independently and work in a team environment, even when remote support is required;
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, communication, leadership, and mentoring skills;
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills;
- Keen attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformances;
- Ability to deal with and manage change;
- Able to complete assigned responsibilities in each timeframe within a given budget;
- Good organization and time management skills;
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices of systems and software engineering;
- Able to support on a Hybrid schedule which would include on-site support in Sterling Heights and/or travel.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience working with standard software development methodology assessments, such as SEI/CMMI;
- Possess quality engineering certifications such as Six Sigma Lean, ISO 9001, ASQ, etc.;
- Experience working with quality metrics and software industry metric data collection and analysis techniques;
- Working knowledge of National Instruments TestStand;
- Working knowledge of Atlassian's platform (e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, and Crucible);
- Experience working with project management methodology;
- Experience with various testing types (e.g. example functional performance regression integration);
- Knowledge of quality assurance standards and best practices (e.g. Defense and Aerospace industry experience, IEEE 12207);
- Software development experience (e.g, C++);
- Ability and working knowledge of Apache Subversion;
- Ability to develop test assets (e.g. test plans, test designs, test cases, discrepancy reports, etc.);
- Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting languages;
- ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer is a plus.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
Please 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 Platforms & Services
BAE 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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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