Nuclear Software Quality Engineer (Remote)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting for a Nuclear Software Quality Engineer to support a leading clean energy organization advancing next-generation small modular reactor (SMR) technology. This is a 40-hour/week staff augmentation contract expected to last through the end of 2026. This remote role is affiliated with the Houston, TX office located in the Galleria Towers. W2 Compensation: $70 - $90/hour (commensurate with experience) Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required Eligibility: Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810 Position Summary This limited-duration contract role is focused on updating software plans, procedures, and work instructions required for design and analysis engineering, code development, procurement, and document control under an NQA-1 quality framework. This position will ensure compliance with NQA-1 2008, 2009, 2015, and 2022 standards, ASME BPVC Section III, and applicable IEEE software regulations. Candidates must have prior nuclear industry experience. Responsibilities Evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of existing software programmatic infrastructure against NQA-1 2008, 2009, 2015, and 2022 frameworks. Prepare plans, procedures, and desktop instructions for software in compliance with NQA-1, IEEE, and ASME BPVC Section III standards. Provide guidance to departments on software regulatory compliance. Education / Experience: Technical Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred. 5+ years of experience in the development or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs. Proficiency with ASME NQA-1 (2008, 2009, 2015, 2022), ASME BPVC Section III, and IEEE standards. Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Experience maintaining documents in accordance with ASME NQA-1, IEEE 7-4.3.2, and NRC Regulatory Guides 1.52, 1.168–1.173. Experience in code development under a quality program is preferred.