Software Quality Assurance Engineer (BT-26196)

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer will support various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS subcontract.

As part of JPL Software and System Assurance, Software Quality Assurance Engineer provides assurance to software, evaluates potential approaches and solutions to problems with project-wide impact, and determines appropriate resolutions to those impacts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide effective and efficient solutions by consistently meeting key project objectives while adhering to quality standards.
• Perform high-value Software Quality Assurance Engineering, developing or acquiring mission critical software.
• Plan and cost appropriate Software Assurance activities tailored to a project.
• Review and assess software development throughout projects' lifecycle.
• Work with the Software Quality Assurance Group Supervisor and Leads to improve the Projects' Software infrastructure: the processes, systems, and tools that support existing functions and enable new ones.
• Seek out new tools and techniques that improve the performance of Software Quality, Reliability, and Safety Engineering, and that enable better risk analysis and detection of defects and vulnerabilities early in the project life cycle.
• Explore promising new areas of software assurance, including model-based assurance (MBMA), static code analysis, independent verification of systems, AIs, LLMs, and assurance of software embedded in ASICs and FPGAs.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• The position requires a TS/SCI Clearance; must be a US citizen..
• Must have a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, cyber security, cyber defense, mathematics, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline.
• Requires a minimum of 6 years of recent and related work experience.
• Knowledge of JPL Problem Reporting System and Problem Failure Reports, or similar government reporting systems.
• Knowledge of NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard 8739.8 and NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR 7150.2.
• Experience in programming in the C, C++, Java and/or Python programming languages in a UNIX/Linux or real-time (e.g. VxWorks) operating system environment.
• Experience with software engineering tools such as Github, and JIRA.
• Experience with Costing and Managing Assurance Activities for government projects.
• Experience in writing, winning, and working on Research Proposals.

DESIRED:

• JPL Software Development Requirements, JPL Safety and Mission Assurance Requirements, JPL Flight Project Practices, and JPL Design Principles.
• Experience with Assuring JPL Project Software and System Security Engineering.
• Experience with JPL's Flight Software Processes.
• Experience with JPL Risk Management for JPL Projects.
• Experience with JPL and NASA Quality Assurance Programs.
• Experience with JPL Project Protection Plan, JPL Project Cybersecurity Management Plan, JPL Project Software Management Plan, JPL Project Configuration Management Plan, JPL Project Incident Response Plan.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management.
• Knowledge of Threat Assessment Process.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Process.
• Experience with software engineering tools such as Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), compilers, and static analyzers.
• Experience with Pen Testing.
• Experience with modern systems and software development processes, as described in the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI).
• The capability to analyze modern systems and software requirements, architecture, and test procedures and results.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$125,000 - $200,000 salary dependent on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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