Software Engineer

Apollo Professional Solutions

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
AS 9100, Atlassian JIRA, Auditing, Best Practices, Chemistry, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Corrective Action, Data Science, DevOps, Engineering, Git, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing Technology, Mathematics, Military/DoD Standards, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Product Lifecycle, Project Evaluation, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Reconciliation, Regulations, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Evaluation, Software Testing, Team Player, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Verification Plans, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
9 days ago
Position Type:      Software Engineer
Location:         Colorado Springs, CO
Hourly rate: $72.41
Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
Job Description:

The successful candidate for this position will have a broad background in software development practices, tools and processes combined with a passion for advocating First Time Quality strategies. Experience and knowledge of quality standards (e.g. AS9100 / AS9115) is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, and able to quickly learn the responsibilities of the position. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, are crucial for success. Candidates should possess resilience and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback. The ideal team member will also demonstrate the capacity to assertively communicate their boundaries while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Position Responsibilities:
• Defines and maintains program-level software quality engineering processes, resources, and infrastructure.
• Actively participates in program activities, from initial proposal and planning to verification/certification and delivery.
• Performs process and product audits to verify software lifecycle activities and products comply with approved software processes, plans, and standards.
• Supports program milestone and formal review meetings, occasionally preparing and presenting information.
• Participates in configuration management activities.
• Plans software quality test activities and completion of test readiness activities.
• Ensures integrity of the test process and verifies test results.
• Works with regulatory agencies and other functions to develop criteria and procedures for software delivery activities.
• Performs final reconciliation of software data products.
• Identifies process or product non-compliances; supports root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions and other defect investigation/prevention activities.
• Teams with equipment managers of supplier products to monitor and evaluate supplier software development performance.
• Acts as an independent set of eyes and ears for Program Managers and the customer, highlighting potential best practices on the team, as well as areas for improvement.
• Supports the identification and analysis of program/project software quality metrics to improve software quality and manage risk.

Required Skills:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry 3+ years experience working in a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized
• 3+ years experience in a Software Quality role
• 3+ years experience working independently to develop, modify and document actions to assure problem resolution and/or to implement corrective action and/or preventive action
• Active U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Skills:
• Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) auditing
• Software Quality Engineering experience supporting software with AS9115, DO-178, and/or MIL-STD-882E requirements
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) is highly preferred
• Experience with configuration management and collaboration tools such as (or similar to) Git, Jira, Collaborator, Bitbucket and Beyond Compare
• Software development experience in a collaborative team environment using agile principles and a structured development process including code reviews and automated DevOps processes/tools
Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.  Reference Number: VEVBA
 EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
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About the Company

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Apollo Professional Solutions

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://apollopros.com/