Design Quality Engineer (REF1482O)-Software/Hardware

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

This position can be based out of Fort Worth, TX or Merrimack, NH

Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance

Job Description

1. Support Proposal Development activities to include: Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Technical Volume Review and Authoring Design Quality Engineering / Quality Management sections & Draft Software Quality Assurance Plans (SQAPs)
2. Review contracts and Statements of Work to determine customer requirements for development programs
3. Review and approval of Contract and Supplier Data Requirements Lists (CDRL & SDRL)
4. Support program milestone reviews – System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA), etc.
5. Participate in Stage of Involvement reviews for DO-178 / DO-254 programs
6. Support Software Verification Testing to include: Design Verification Testing (DVT), System Integration Testing (SIT), Software Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) and review of Test Scripts prior to test. Witness Software builds prior to formal release
7. Perform Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) evaluations
8. Conduct Process and Program Audits (SEMP, SDP, CM, SW, HW, etc)
9. Review schematics, drawings, flow diagrams, etc. prior to release in Configuration Management
10. Develop solutions to technical issues through the application of professionally accepted techniques, practices and procedures.
11. Supports Design Quality Engineering (DQE) Manager in resource planning / budgeting required by the Design Quality Department
12. Work directly with project team members, including software/hardware engineers, during key points along the software development process. Utilize the principals of the software development life cycle throughout the entire QA process.
13. Participate in product meetings throughout the development process to help guide the delivery of a quality product.
14. Report problems via the defect tracking system: analyze, research, and track defects through their resolution. Verify and sign off on resolutions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor degree from an accredited course of study in engineering or computer science with 3+ years of industry experience
• Able to work in a fast-paced, independent and team-based environment.  
• Must be detail-oriented individual with solid organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate well with both technical and non-technical people.
• Good understanding of QA processes and methodologies in a hardware/software development environment.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with a version control systems, defect tracking systems, and automated testing tools.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with products developed using Agile software development practices
• Experience supporting quality engineering with AS9115 and/or DO-178/DO-254 requirements
• Active DOD Secret security clearance

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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees