Mid-Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee quality assurance activities throughout the system lifecycle for a satellite ground system development program supporting NOAA.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Quality Lead for the entire development program, with full responsibility for the program's Quality Assurance strategy and execution
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Program Quality Management Plan aligned with corporate policies and contractual requirements
• Lead, mentor, and assign workload to a team of Quality Assurance professionals, monitoring progress and ensuring effective execution of quality activities
• Establish quality objectives, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to provide program leadership with clear insight into quality performance and risks
• Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the program
• Ensure quality integration across software development, hardware development, and system integration activities
• Participate in and oversee all phases of system and software development, including: Requirements analysis and traceability Architecture and design reviews Code and build quality practices Verification and validation Test readiness and execution Documentation and configuration management
• Ensure that all requirements are addressed and verified throughout the development lifecycle
• Ensure adherence to corporate quality processes, program procedures, and applicable industry standards
• Lead and conduct process and product evaluations (audits) to ensure compliance with project policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Establish and maintain the program's process assets library, including: Process definitions Templates Standard operating procedures Quality artifacts Interface with Corporate Quality leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise quality initiatives
• Establish and monitor quality metrics across the program
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Track, manage, and escalate non-compliance issues and corrective/preventative action plans to closure
• Lead root cause analysis and lessons learned activities to strengthen program performance
• Provide regular quality status briefings to program leadership and stakeholders
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers and external stakeholders
• Support technical exchange meetings, design reviews, demonstrations, and program reviews
• Ensure delivered work products meet contractual quality expectations
• Provide training and guidance to program staff on quality practices, standards, and best practices
• Provide quality leadership within Agile and hybrid development environments
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Ensure quality practices are embedded in development workflows and delivery pipelines

Requirements:

• Active Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, Master's Degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or quality assurance supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission criticality
• Demonstrated experience leading quality initiatives or QA teams within complex development programs
• Experience implementing quality processes across software, hardware, and system integration efforts
• Strong understanding of: Quality Management Systems, Verification and Validation processes, Requirements traceability, Configuration management, Audit and compliance activities
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence engineering organizations
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or quality assurance supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission criticality
• Experience supporting satellite systems, ground systems, or aerospace/mission-critical programs
• Experience working within government or federally funded programs
• Familiarity with industry standards such as: ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMI, NASA / NOAA development practices
• Experience establishing quality metrics frameworks and dashboards for program leadership