Software Quality Program Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Software Quality Program Engineer with a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) emphasis to work in our Environment Safety Health and Quality department. Our team works onsite with a 9x80 schedule located out of our Willow Creek Building in Idaho Falls Idaho with every other Friday off.

You will report to the Quality Program Lead. You will perform as a quality program area Technical Point of Contact or Subject Matter Expert regarding SQA and other areas assigned by management.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and maintain the SQA Program documents to ensure they align with software engineering practices comply with DOE contractual requirements and INL QA Program needs. Provide input to the INL QA Program to enable efficient implementation of SQA.
• Perform reviews of software engineering methodologies software management practices and software quality program implementation to ensure company corporate and DOE requirements are met. Perform surveillances audits or assessments as assigned to determine compliance with and implementation of Quality Program requirements.
• Identify and interpret software engineering and software quality requirements concepts techniques and standards applicable to the INL software quality assurance program.
• Assist other Quality Engineers in developing appropriate quality program and project requirements documents. Mentor peers and engineers/researchers and answer questions around the software management lifecycle as well as developing and maintaining INL quality program requirements.
• Contribute to the development of documented processes and systems for implementation of software management and quality requirements and standards such as NQA-1 IEEE DOE orders.
• Provide quality program input to line managers for proper implementation of quality program requirements and process improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelors degree plus 5 years related experience or masters degree and 2 years related experience or 11 years experience in lieu of a bachelors degree may be considered
• Level 4: Bachelors degree plus 9 related experience or masters degree and 6 years related experience or 15 years experience in lieu of a bachelors degree may be considered
• Relevant experience includes previous experience in the fields of software engineering software management quality assurance and software inspection and testing. Experience working with quality assurance consensus standards.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L clearance which requires US Citizenship

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Nuclear experience
• ASME NQA-1

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneel bend and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type handle materials manipulate tools and reach with hands and arms. The job may require operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($77628 - $$159228) / Level 4 ($93204 - $191076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 5000 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nations nuclear and renewable energy national security and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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