218073 - Software Quality Engineer

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Quality Engineerfor a contract opportunity in Grand Prairie, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

- Technical Engineering (STEM – Engineering / Science) degree at the Bachelor level or above (required) - Ability to obtain a Secret clearance - DoD Secret - 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 - 8+ years experience-Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. - Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. - Ability to travel

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

- 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety shoes may be required at some point during contract position, not needed to start.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited Technical Engineering (STEM – Engineering / Science) degree at the Bachelor level or above.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time-4/10-1st Shift.

- 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.

ADDITIONAL:

• Secret Clearance Required for this Position. Okay to start without clearance.