Software Quality Engineer (SQE)

A highly motivated and experienced Software Quality Engineer (SQE) to support the development and assurance of defence radar software systems in compliance with military cybersecurity standards. Develop, maintain, and enforce a comprehensive Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP) aligned with MIL-STD-498, NATO AQAP-2210, and relevant internal policies. - Define and implement a Software Management Plan (SMP) to govern all phases of the SDLC, including scheduling, risk mitigation, deliverables tracking, and quality gates. - Develop and manage a Software Configuration Management Plan (SCMP) for full traceability, baseline control, and secure software handling (including classified systems). - Review and verify Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) for clarity, completeness, consistency, and testability, with a focus on traceability to higher-level system requirements. - Work with system safety teams to create a Software Safety Plan, identifying software contributions to system-level hazards per MIL-STD-882E, IEC 61508, or NATO STANAG safety policies. - Create and manage Verification and Validation (V&V) Test Plans, including functional, interface, integration, performance, and regression testing - Prepare and control Software Version Description Documents (VDD) - Review and obtain approval for Contract Data Requirements List - Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR), technical audits (e.g., DCMA), and quality assessments. - Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field. - 3+ years of software QA experience in defense, aerospace, or other regulated, safety-critical domains. - Solid understanding of V-Model, Waterfall, or hybrid development models used in military-grade software. - Familiarity with MIL-STD-498, IEEE/EIA 12207, or DO-178C. - Experience with QA and ALM tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, HP ALM). -Eligible for security clearance; knowledge of ITAR, export control, and secure software practices.