Draper

Principal Software Quality Engineer

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Cambridge, MA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$95k - $245k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and resolve product and software quality issues while providing technical assistance to customers, suppliers, and employees.
  • Review statements of work, proposals, design plans, procedures, test procedures, and manuals to understand product scope and requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional root-cause investigations, failure analysis, corrective actions, and defect-prevention activities.
  • Analyze quality data and trends to mitigate recurring defects and improve product integrity.
  • Design, implement, and test new procedures and conduct low-risk experiments to validate process improvements.
  • Create process-improvement proposals addressing scope, cost, schedule, risk, and metrics.
  • Drive improvements to the software development process and lead Agile/Scrum activities for high-quality, compliant software delivery.
  • Provide mission assurance by mitigating risks, enhancing opportunities, and ensuring compliance throughout the software development life cycle.
  • Lead quality teams, provide technical oversight, and mentor less-experienced engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 7–10 years of experience in quality engineering or another engineering role.
  • At least 5 years of work experience and at least 2 years of programming experience.
  • Experience with C, C++, Java, Rust, Matlab, or Python in Windows, Linux, or Solaris environments.
  • Familiarity with automation tools, quality tools, testing frameworks, and GitLab pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and process integration.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and debug difficult technical problems and work independently and collaboratively.
  • Preferred knowledge of MIL-Spec, DO-178C, software cybersecurity principles and tools, Agile/Scrum, and a broad range of software development activities.
  • Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Benefits

  • US base salary range of $95,000.00–$245,000.00, excluding bonuses and benefits.
  • Workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
  • The position is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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