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The Nuclear Company

Senior Software Quality Development Engineer (SDET)

The Nuclear Company · Washington, DC

Posted about 3 months ago · $121,000 - $165,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
The Nuclear Company's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
68% of The Nuclear Company's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The Nuclear Company
high
80 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
Hiring momentum
111 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

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About this role

The Senior Software Quality Development Engineer (SDET) at The Nuclear Company will focus on ensuring the quality and compliance of the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) through test automation, verification, and validation in a regulated environment. The role involves designing automated test frameworks, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with software engineers to enhance code quality and testability. The engineer will also support audits and maintain quality metrics while leading defect management and process improvement initiatives.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering, software testing, SDET, or software verification and validation roles
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
  • Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
  • Experience with modern testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, TestNG, PyTest, or equivalent
  • Experience testing APIs, databases, and distributed systems

Nice to have

  • Experience working in regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, medical devices, energy, or industrial systems
  • Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 quality requirements
  • Experience in nuclear or a U.S. Department of Energy environment
  • Familiarity with safety-critical software standards such as IEEE 1012, IEC 61508, or IEC 60880
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity, performance, or reliability testing

What you get

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Worth weighing

  • Role involves working in a highly regulated environment, which may require strict adherence to compliance and quality standards
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours
  • The company emphasizes an AI-first mindset, which may require continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies
  • The role may involve high-stakes responsibilities given the nature of the nuclear industry

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Listed by The Nuclear Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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