Software Quality Engineer

Job Summary :

Providing software quality assistance to the Software Team for a complex military combat vehicle software-based system.

Essential Functions :

Learning and understanding the essential needs of the Software Group and improving processes and procedures

Review and assist in maturing the software process development over the lifecycle

Participate in reviews of CDRLs, software development, and software verification activities

Participate in standup and planning meetings

Support the internal release processes as well as the government DevSecOps release process

Ensuring software development processes are followed throughout the lifecycle

Knowledge of programming languages (C / C++, JAVA) and Linux real-time operating systems

Good understanding of software project planning, scheduling, and software lifecycle development tools (Jira, Confluence, GitLab etc.)

Manage Change Control Board

Ability to use Jira for data mining to produce quality reports and audits

Analyze quality data and generate comprehensive reports on quality metrics for management

Identify areas for process and product improvement based on quality metrics

Conduct (assist) regular audits of processes and projects to ensure compliance with GOV, MIL standards

Supervisory Responsibility :

• None

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and / or testing)

Must be able to adapt to changing priorities

Must be assertive and appropriately urgent

Must be responsive

Must have or is willing to learn and apply military standards and regulations

Willing and able to travel internationally for technology transfer

Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings, possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships

Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required

Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities

Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers. Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others

Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs

Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance. Will clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team, suppliers, customer, and corporate parent staff

High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing". Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative

Education :

Experience :

5+ years’ experience as a software engineer or software quality assurance

Experience with Waterfall and Agile process using Jira

Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently

Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment

Experience in a highly regulated industry

Background Prerequisites :

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing

All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it

Preferred Qualifications :

Ability to speak German desired

CMMI certification or ASPICE provisional auditor

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include :

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Ability to stand for long periods