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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 September 2026 (7 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 8 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Job Specialty: Quality Engineering

What Youll Do

The role of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is to provide technical support for implementation of the CNS Software Quality Assurance Program. The successful candidate will participate in the development and administration of the SQA programmatic requirements program support tools and associated training as well as monitor and assess implementation to ensure compliance with SQA policies and procedures.

In accomplishing this role the SQA Engineer will be responsible to:

Develop into a subject matter expert in the field of software quality assurance.
Support plant personnel in implementing required software quality and engineering deliverables for systems containing software that are developed procured and/or provided by outside suppliers.
Work with software owners to process software using the Software Management system (SMan) and to assure appropriate Software Quality Levels for software products.
Perform assessment/surveillance activities on software products to verify compliance against SQA Program requirements.
Help maintain the software configuration control of items in SMan.
Create review and approve SQA documentation for compliance with the SQA requirements.
Perform Quality organization support duties as needed.

The SQA Quality Engineer is accountable to theManager of Quality Programs and Procedures and the Senior Manager of Quality Programs.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
OR Masters degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major two years job-related experience and one year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-oriented focus.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools
Knowledge of software life-cycle processes and experience with software development Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation process control system design and/or Microsoft SharePoint.

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

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