Product Development Process Engineer (Part-Time)

Psionic Inc. develops highprecision lidar sensors for autonomous systems. We value strong customer relationships a diverse and dynamic work environment and meaningful career growth for our employees. We are seeking a parttime Product Development Process Engineer to lead the development integration and rollout of CMMI Maturity Level 2 practices within our Engineering organization and align them with Psionics established Stage Gate Product Development Process.

Psionic is implementing Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) ML2 across its software development processes as part of a NASAsponsored contract. This role will drive the creation of a structured compliant software qualification framework that closes existing process gaps establishes an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) approach and supports progression toward NASA Class A/B qualification standards.

A key responsibility is translating CMMI policies procedures and artifacts into Psionics Stage Gate Development Process ensuring both frameworks operate cohesively across engineering disciplines.

CMMI & Stage Gate Integration

• Review Psionics Stage Gate process and recommend modifications to ensure CMMI alignment.

• Map CMMI documentation workflows and artifacts into the Stage Gate lifecycle.

• Collaborate with Psionics CMMI certification consultant to ensure compliance.

• Conduct a comprehensive CMMI ML2 gap analysis across internal processes.

Process Development & Documentation

• Develop Psionics Organizational Software Development Process Procedure.

• Create templates and plans including:

  • Software Development Plan

  • Software Assurance Plan

  • Verification & Validation Plan

  • Software Qualification Plan

• Perform peer reviews of all developed documents.

• Map and analyze the existing software development lifecycle to identify improvements.

• Introduce foundational software engineering practices aligned with CMMI ML2.

Training & Team Enablement

• Provide training on CMMI concepts compliance expectations and best practices.

• Support weekly CMMI sprint meetings and maintain Confluence and Jira CMMI spaces.

CMMI Infrastructure & Automation

• Develop an approach for AIdriven automation of CMMI workflows.

• Create traceable auditable documentation across software mission assurance V&V and organizational processes.

• Build an automated infrastructure roadmap to streamline implementation.

• Design and test AI agents to automate process steps.

• Train Psionic staff on the automated workflows.

• Continuously refine internal processes to maintain alignment with CMMI principles.

• Support preparation activities for the formal CMMI assessment.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Must be able to pass a preemployment background check.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred).

• 10 years of experience in engineering process development and implementation; CMMI and Stage Gate experience strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Psionic Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to export-controlled technology or software source code and the position is subject to U.S. export control laws.

Psionic Inc. is an affirmative action employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills experience and unique perspectives.

Psionic Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination based on race color religion ancestry national origin gender gender identification sexual orientation age marital status disability genetic information or results of genetic testing or service in the military.

This position requires access to export-controlled technology or software source code and is subject to U.S. Export Control Laws. This position requires eligibility to work in the United States and well as the ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Required Experience:

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