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Software Quality Engineer 3 (NQA-1)

Corvallis, OR 97330

Posted: 03/26/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31602 Job Location: Remote Industry: ALT - Alternative Energy

Job Description

Job Title: Software Quality Engineer 3 (NQA-1)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Software Quality Engineer 3 (NQA-1) with our client that is fully remote.

Job Description:
  • The Enterprise Software Team provides expertise in the development and implementation of regulatory compliant plans and procedures to support engineering groups.
  • This position will be a limited engagement staff augmentation intended to perform a comprehensive update of the software plans, procedures and work instructions required for design and analysis engineering, code development, procurement, and document control under an NQA-1 quality framework.
  • The work will involve updating all relevant procedures for simultaneous NQA-1 2008/2009a and 2022 compliance.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Leads the adequacy and efficiency evaluation of existing software programmatic infrastructure against NQA-1 2008/2009a and 2022 quality frameworks
  • Prepares plans, procedures and desktop instructions for software in compliance with NQA-1 and applicable IEEE standards.
  • Provide guidance to other departments in meeting applicable software regulations, as needed
  • Performs other duties are assigned.

Job Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a B.S. or B.A degree. A technical degree is preferred. Ten plus years of directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience associated with development and/or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs.
  • Commercial nuclear plant experience or work in the nuclear field is preferred.
  • Experience working with ASME BPVC Section III programs is a plus.
  • Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills, with an emphasis on coordinating conflicting demands and priorities (required).
  • Strong technical writing skills. Good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills. Exceptional organization skills and ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases (required).
  • Experience creating and maintaining documents in accordance with ASME NQA-1, IEEE 7-4.3.2, and US NRC Regulatory Guides in the software series (1.52, 1.168, 1.169, 1.170, 1,171, 1.172 and 1.173) (required)
  • Experience in code development under a quality program (preferred)
  • Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate: Market Rate
  • Location: Fully Remote.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future,

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