About the role:

The Nuclear Company is seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Software Quality Engineer to join our team.

The Software Quality Engineer will be a key contributor to ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of our software products within the highly regulated nuclear energy industry. This role will involve implementing and executing comprehensive quality assurance strategies throughout the entire software development lifecycle. You will work closely with development, engineering, and regulatory teams to ensure that our software meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and adherence to nuclear industry regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Strategy & Planning:

Develop and implement robust test cases for complex, safety-critical software applications.
Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure testability of features from inception.
Identify, analyze, and communicate software quality risks.

Testing & Validation

Design, develop, and execute various types of software tests, including functional, integration, system, regression, performance, and security testing.
Utilize and implement test automation frameworks and tools to increase efficiency and coverage.
Perform thorough defect tracking, reporting, and verification, working with developers to ensure timely resolution.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all software quality activities comply with relevant nuclear industry regulations and standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, NRC guidance for digital I&C).
Maintain comprehensive software quality documentation, including test reports, traceability matrices, and validation reports.
Participate in internal and external audits related to software quality and compliance.

Process Improvement & Best Practices

Help drive continuous improvement in software quality processes, methodologies, and tools.
Contribute to a culture of quality, test automation, and robust software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with software development, engineering, operations, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure seamless integration of quality processes and objectives.
Act as a bridge between technical teams and end-users/stakeholders to ensure software meets operational needs and user expectations.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience:

5+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance or software testing roles for complex, enterprise-level applications.
Minimum of 2+ years of direct experience in the nuclear energy industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical devices, automotive safety systems).
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
Proficiency in software test automation using languages like Python, Java, C#, or similar.
Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Familiarity with industry standards related to software quality and configuration management.

Skills:

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Methodologies
Test Automation Development
Test Planning & Execution
Defect Management
Regulatory Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Software Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level, CSQE).
Direct experience with formal software V&V (Verification & Validation) processes for safety-critical systems.
Knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) software.
Experience with cybersecurity principles as they apply to software quality.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $98,000 - $143,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on asemi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement:

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

The Nuclear Company

New Jobs

Software Quality Engineer