Quality Control Specialist

Title:

Quality Control Specialist

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KBR's Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit delivers comprehensive engineering and technical solutions across the lifecycle of military systems on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. By integrating emerging technologies with deep platform expertise, KBR enhances mission effectiveness on a global scale. With capabilities in digital engineering, RDT&E, cyber, AI, modeling and simulation, and rapid prototyping, KBR provides innovative solutions that drive defense and security advancements.

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Specialist ensures that all software systems, IT designs, and medical readiness solutions delivered under the TMIP and OpMed application suites meet quality and safety standards. This position supports system testing, verification, validation, and continuous improvement in accordance with DoD healthcare and cybersecurity requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform end-to-end quality assurance across system development and sustainment lifecycle using CMMI Level 3 and IEEE 12207 standards.
• Test and evaluate software applications, networks, and system configurations in pre-deployment and operational settings.
• Support integration testing, automated test script development, and validation in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.
• Conduct Section 508, security, usability, and performance testing; document and resolve defects.
• Participate in Defect Review Boards and provide recommendations for defect resolution.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with DoD risk management, cybersecurity, and medical system guidelines.
• Coordinate with engineering and program teams to validate technical accuracy of deliverables.
• Support Configuration Management to ensure product baselines meet design specifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and design documents to support test development.
• Prepare and deliver Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Defect Documentation per CDRL A00E.

Required Qualifications:

Security Clearance:

• Hold an active DoD Secret security clearance. Higher clearance levels may be required for access to classified data.

Quality Control Specialist III (IT Design) (SQC3):

• Education: High School diploma/GED, military, or trade/technical school
• Experience: 5 years solving technical problems with 3 years in IT design related to cybersecurity, information assurance, or medical data systems
• Tools: Familiarity with CAD, material specs, and fabrication methods

Quality Control Specialist III (Software Focus) (SQC3):

• Education: High School diploma/GED, military, or trade/technical school
• Experience: 5 years technical experience with 3 years in software development/testing and 2 years in defense health systems

Quality Control Specialist IV (IT Design) (SQC4):

• Education: High School diploma/GED, military, or trade/technical school
• Experience: 10 years technical experience with 5 years in IT design and 3 years in support of defense health systems

Quality Control Specialist IV (Software Focus) (SQC4):

• Education: Education: High School diploma/GED, military, or trade/technical school
• Experience: 10 years technical experience with 5 years in software validation and 3 years in support of defense health systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills and Tools:

• Testing: Manual, automated, recovery, integration, and smoke testing
• Tools: Jira, Selenium, HP ALM, Git, Jenkins, and database validation tools
• Standards: ISO/IEC 12207, Section 508, RMF

Work Location:

Charleston, SC - Norfolk, VA Primarily onsite at contractor facilities.

Testing may be conducted at government labs or operational locations, including some travel for onsite validation.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.