Hybrid Software Quality Assurance Analyst at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin · Halifax, Canada · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Halifax
Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS
About the role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Software Quality Analyst to join our team and support and ensure our products meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability and performance. You’ll play a key role in the software development lifecycle, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance to standards, specification requirements and performance. Among your responsibility will include designing and executing test plans, identifying bugs, and improving the overall user experience through rigorous testing and feedback to ensure a seamless user experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
What you bring to the role
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports development of quality plans and procedures
- Performs software process evaluations/audits
- Initiates, reviews, analyzes and reports on software quality-related data/metrics
- Supports development of disposition and corrective actions for recurring product/process discrepancies
- Witnesses’ software product builds and test events
- Assist with developing and maintaining test artifacts to help maintain a streamlined and efficient testing process
- Experience with test methods such as regression, functional, exploratory, automated and system testing
- Plan, develop and execute software test and integration plans ensuring compliance with specification requirements
- Review product documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness
- Support a variety of QA tasks, activities and events which may include closure of Corrective Action Request, review and approval of technical documentation and performance of internal audits
- Strong analytical, attention to detail, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Identify best practices for different components of testing feature – unit, system, integration, load, security
Qualifications (Requirements/Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
- Minimum of 5 + years of experience working in QA software test role or similar software development lifecycle (including requirements analysis, design, code, integration and test)
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, processes and best practices
- Familiarity with performance, security, and accessibility access
- Works well both in a team setting and independently
- Experience in Quality Management System / Model (e.g., AS9100/ISO9001:2015/CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration
Additional skills desired for the role
Preferred Qualification/Knowledge/Experience:
- ISO/IEC 90003:2018, ‘Software Engineering - Guidelines for the Application of ISO 9001 to Computer Software’
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015, Systems and Software Engineering -- System Life Cycle Processes
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.1-2014, Standard for Application of Systems Engineering on Defense Programs
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15289:2015, Systems and software engineering - Content of life-cycle information products (documentation)
- NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 Rev 1, Systems Security Engineering - Considerations for a Multidisciplinary Approach in the Engineering of Trustworthy Secure Systems
Discipline
QA/Test and Inspection
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
