Senior Software Quality Engineer

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Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

The Software Quality Engineer supports the WTP Software Quality Program by applying software quality principles based on NQA 1, DOE O 414.1D, and project requirements. The engineer works with IT experts, quality assurance, and end users, to ensure compliant software quality, development, and maintenance. The role requires clear communication, independent judgment, and disciplined problem solving in a regulated environment.

Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off. Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project #LI-TN1

Major Responsibilities:

•  Lead and coordinate software quality engineering initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices.
•  Collaborate closely with technical teams and subject matter experts, providing guidance and support to help create clear, effective, and compliant documentation deliverables.
•  Lead business analysis efforts to define requirements, map workflows, and drive the creation of robust functional specifications that support software project objectives.
•  Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful completion of quality-related tasks.
•  Provide comprehensive documentation support, includi