Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.
Job Summary
The Software Quality Engineer supports the WTP Software Quality Program by applying software quality principles based on NQA 1, DOE O 414.1D, and project requirements. The engineer works with IT experts, quality assurance, and end users, to ensure compliant software quality, development, and maintenance. The role requires clear communication, independent judgment, and disciplined problem solving in a regulated environment.
Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off. Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project #LI-TN1
Major Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate software quality engineering initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices.
Collaborate closely with technical teams and subject matter experts, providing guidance and support to help create clear, effective, and compliant documentation deliverables.
Lead business analysis efforts to define requirements, map workflows, and drive the creation of robust functional specifications that support software project objectives.
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful completion of quality-related tasks.
Provide comprehensive documentation support, including creation and maintenance of requirement specifications, test plans, test reports, and process manuals.
Facilitate communication between stakeholders, development teams, and software quality personnel to align expectations and resolve issues promptly.
Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to software quality and department management.
Develop and sustain tools or frameworks that systematically capture lessons learned from previous software quality projects, ensuring these insights are integrated into planning, execution, and review phases of future initiatives.
Supports commercial grade dedication activities for design and analysis software. • Performs additional duties assigned to support project needs.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant quality assurance/quality control work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the jobsite), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
Possesses experience with software quality programs based on standards such as NQA 1 or ISO.
Demonstrates ability to write, review, and improve implementing software quality documents.
Interprets and applies regulatory and quality requirements within technical environments.
Supports evaluations of software processes.
Experience with software life cycle documentation, change control processes, and configuration management activities.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Applies ASME NQA‑1 2022, DOE O 414.1C/D, and DOE/RW‑0333P in practical work settings.
Experience with commercial‑grade dedication of software.
Understands control systems, plant management systems, or engineering design/analysis software.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of software development methods, configuration management, requirements processes, databases, programming, and system integration.
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