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QC Analyst Jobs in Janesville, WI at SHINE Technologies LLC
Job Description:
Ready for What’s Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. Kratos is seeking a Software Quality Engineer for SATCOM and Space Ground Resource Management Systems for projects and programs of varying size and complexity. The Software Quality Engineer will work on developmental and operational projects and programs and be part of the cross functional teams assigned to meet the contractual software quality requirements of the projects and programs.
The Software Quality Engineer will oversee the software processes within our software development lifecycle for our project and program teams. In this role, the Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all software deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance before they are released to the customers and that the software development has met Kratos’ software quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Supports the organization with initial compliance and ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of the software development to ensure the software deliverable has been developed and tested in accordance with Kratos’ ISO defined standards.
Performs evaluation of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation as related to compliance with internal and external software quality and regulatory standards.
Identifies risk and evaluates deficiencies while working with internal departments/business units to appropriately remedy them.
Facilitates internal training on software quality requirements, processes, and procedures.
May perform audits and risk assessments
Oversees software requirements testing and audits
Ensuring adherence to Kratos Quality standards, ISO9001 and AS9100 standards as appropriate
Supports and may actively participate in critical internal and external milestone deliverables (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, on-site audits)
Ensuring the appropriate software design reviews are conducted and documented
Ensuring proper documentation of changes (ECNs), corrective actions and root cause analyses are executed
Addressing non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are properly executed
Interfacing with customer on quality issues (FRB, quality compliance issues, …)
Ensure software development on projects and programs adhere to the Software Development Process
Experience and Skills:
BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant STEM field, with at least 5 years relevant work experience (willing to consider a range of work and educational levels)
5+ years experience with Software QA/QE responsible duties
Supporting and working with diverse functionally integrated teams, working with multiple engineering disciplines, and other functional organizations
Supporting programs through SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FAT, SAT or equivalent design reviews and acceptance testing
Supporting new system (satellite) readiness activities, to include Design Review efforts and coordinating and participating in operational support of launch events
Hosting and/or supporting meetings, ranging from technical working groups to quarterly program status reviews
Hosting and or leading customer Software Quality audits
Leading internal Software Quality audits for projects and systems, ensuring software quality processes and procedures are followed and corresponding standards are met
Reviewing requirement validation test plans and procedures to ensure compliance
Tracking and leading software issue resolution
Ensuring the appropriate software design reviews are conducted and documented
Ensuring proper documentation of changes (ECNs), corrective actions and root cause analyses are executed
Addressing non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are properly executed
interfacing with customer on quality issues (FRB, quality compliance issues, …)
Ensuring validation/qualification documentation has been properly followed and appropriately reviewed and signed off
Self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers.
Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer and users
Own Serve as the primary point of contact, internally and externally, for software quality engineering related queries and issues
Conducting and or supporting CCBs and RCCAs for relevant software issues
Travel as required to support a project ~ 10% travel
The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance of Secret and TS/SCI
Preferred Skills and Experience
Leading Software Quality Assurance & Engineering activities for satellite and communication systems
System planning and scheduling of assets and personnel to support projects with software development
Microsoft products and scheduling
Coordination and communication with customers for software quality requirements
Cost of Quality (COQ) and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Experience in SATCOM and Satellite Ground Requirements Management and or the Defense and Airspace industry
Agile development practices and processes
Atlassian Tool Suite (strongly desired)
Familiarity with automated test scripting and tools (e.g., Bamboo)
Familiarity with software development Tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian tools, Artifactory, Bitbucket, etc.)
Familiarity with Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, …)
Familiarity with Docker/Container/Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipeline
Analytical problem solving
TS/SCI
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
Job Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
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From: Kratos Defense
Title: QC Analyst
Company: SHINE Technologies LLC
Location: Janesville, WI
