Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems Manchester, New Hampshire is looking for a Design Quality Software/Systems Program Quality Assurance Engineer.

Quality Assurance is a member of the integrated program team, enabling business growth through a focus on predictive program execution and leading Continuous Improvement solutions throughout the enterprise. This position is for an individual contributor who will be a part of an integrated program team. They must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and make value added assessments. The Quality Engineer, reviews program contract requirements, statements of work and system technical specifications to develop and implement effective Program Quality Plans. Software Quality Eng will be responsible for ensuring that our software products meet Internal and External Customer requirements through testing and or analysis. The candidate will effectively communicate and flow down program Quality requirements to the Program Office and other Engineering disciplines. Program Experience with Software Quality approaches, Software and Systems level testing and Software development & release is required in addition to the QA skills outlined above.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree and 2-4+ years of experience or 6-8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Engineering development experience
Knowledge of CMMI or other software programming language
Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, strongly preferred
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies
Knowledge of AS9100 standard & compliance
Familiarity with testing tools such as Commander, Jira, BitBucket, Gitlab, ClearCase, AccuRev, and Jenkins, Coverity, Collaborator, ClearCase, AccuRev, and Jenkins
Experience leading continuous improvement effort, such as lean six sigma.
BS Degree and 5 years of related work experience
Industry Experience in Aerospace/Defense software development of complex and high reliability code.
Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar Engineering role.
In depth knowledge of CMMI
Auditing Experience both as an auditor and hosting audits
Experience in Software Peer Reviews and the collection and review of metrics
Software Review Board (SRB) membership
Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) membership,
Verification of Software Change Requests,
Understanding and engagement in Functional Qualification Test Events and their dry runs.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.