What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer I – Software Configuration Management position at Leonardo DRS?
Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com
Job ID: 111311
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Job Summary
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Quality Engineer I – Software Configuration Management for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position is responsible for supporting Software quality during product development and implementation of improvements. They will also develop, maintain, and deploy Software Quality Plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities. In addition, the Quality Engineer – SCM will maintain & support software baselines. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for Software quality system development and supporting product Software quality improvements
- Develop, maintain, and deploy Software quality plans & activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities
- Perform analyses of program requirements and prepares responsive Software quality plans, procedures, schedules, and resource allocations to assure optimum quality support
- Provide ongoing Software quality system support to include participating in internal audits, ensuring implementation of peer reviews, adherence to Software Configuration Management processes, and root cause corrective actions
- Maintain & support software baselines
- Review technical documentation and specifications for completion and adherence to customer requirements
- Provide input into the existing Software CM processes and provide updates as needed
- Instill best practice methods, procedures, and controls
- Maintain and perform versioning and baseline control
- Perform internal and/or external PCA and FCA of baselined and released code
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate with junior engineers, technicians, and inspectors
- Review and approve engineering/test and contractor documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate Software quality requirements are addressed
- Lead Software product quality improvement teams and participates in Failure Review Boards
- Provide technical support for Software Build & Compilation/Test/Inspection of completed executables
- Participate in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
- Assist in developing and deploying SPC initiatives
Job Responsibilities Part II
- Analyze and execute projects independently
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer, as required
- Lead and execute customer quality program requirements
- Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc. and recommend action as required
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience with Compilers, Software Build tools, C , Java, Python, Jenkins
- Experience with Quality tools (Six Sigma tools, statistics)
- Experience with Omnify/Empower or other PLM Tools
- Technical expertise and application domain knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills
- Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY
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Leonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and platforms for military and commercial customers globally. DRS Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO, and a site in Goleta, GA.
DRS Land Systems offers a comprehensive benefits plan designed to meet the needs of all our employees:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Vacation & Health & Emergency leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedule
