Nuclear Software Quality Engineer (Remote)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting for a Nuclear Software Quality Engineer to support a leading clean energy organization advancing next-generation small modular reactor (SMR) technology.

This is a 40-hour/week staff augmentation contract expected to last through the end of 2026. This remote role is affiliated with the Houston, TX office located in the Galleria Towers.

W2 Compensation: $70 - $90/hour (commensurate with experience)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required
Eligibility: Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810

Position Summary

This limited-duration contract role is focused on updating software plans, procedures, and work instructions required for design and analysis engineering, code development, procurement, and document control under an NQA-1 quality framework. This position will ensure compliance with NQA-1 2008, 2009, 2015, and 2022 standards, ASME BPVC Section III, and applicable IEEE software regulations. Candidates must have prior nuclear industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of existing software programmatic infrastructure against NQA-1 2008, 2009, 2015, and 2022 frameworks.
• Prepare plans, procedures, and desktop instructions for software in compliance with NQA-1, IEEE, and ASME BPVC Section III standards.
• Provide guidance to departments on software regulatory compliance.

Education / Experience:

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the development or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs.
• Proficiency with ASME NQA-1 (2008, 2009, 2015, 2022), ASME BPVC Section III, and IEEE standards.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience maintaining documents in accordance with ASME NQA-1, IEEE 7-4.3.2, and NRC Regulatory Guides 1.52, 1.168–1.173.
• Experience in code development under a quality program is preferred.