Software Quality Assurance Auditor

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Are you passionate about ensuring software excellence and driving high-quality software products from concept to completion? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Auditor to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to make an impact and work with cutting-edge technologies, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion Software Excellence: Oversee software program requests and ensure that all products adhere to industry best practices, standards, and quality principles.
• Lead Testing & Validation: Perform comprehensive software testing and validation to ensure that products meet and exceed requirements.
• Facilitate Functional Reviews: Lead engaging and productive functional specification review meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on expectations.
• Ensure Design & Functional Consistency: Perform a comprehensive review of software design specifications, ensuring they align with functional requirements for seamless product development.
• Drive Quality Procedures: Maintain and enforce consistent software quality procedures that align with industry standards, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Test Plan Excellence: Validate that test plans cover all essential requirements, identifying and mitigating potential risks before they affect the product. Ensure no unintended consequences arise from software changes.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with teams to bring innovative solutions to the table, contributing to the overall success of the product and development process.
• Additional Opportunities: Take on new and exciting challenges as assigned, enhancing your professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the team.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Work in a forward-thinking environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications to advance your career in software quality and beyond.
• Dynamic Team: Join a diverse, supportive, and collaborative team that values fresh ideas and unique perspectives.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including full health insurance plans, retirement plans, flexible work schedules, etc.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced work-life culture that prioritizes your well-being.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong background in software quality assurance, testing, and validation.
• Experience with functional specification reviews, ensuring that design and functional requirements align.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for ensuring quality at every stage of software development.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

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Pay: $54,000 - $88,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $54,000 and $88,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.