Senior Software Quality Engineer

CesiumAstro

Westminster, CO

Full Time

Senior

106k-145k

1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. The role involves implementing quality assurance protocols for product lines with Department of Defense applications, working in a collaborative, Agile environment with diverse technical activities across multiple platforms and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as independent review for test plan creation and execution to deliver top-tier software for DoD use, emphasizing dependability and efficiency in alignment with applicable processes and requirements.
Maintain, establish, and continuously improve quality management system processes and procedures.
Plan, organize, and prioritize test cases and plans, developing dashboards to track progress and ensure timely completion.
Record and communicate software issues with precise, practical details to support quick fixes by developers.
Set up and manage test environments to simulate real-world scenarios, validating features, milestones, and customer-specific configurations before release.
Conduct process and product audits to ensure compliance with quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
Partner with a multidisciplinary engineering team, leveraging Agile practices and tools like Jira, Confluence, Docker, and GitLab to meet project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in software engineering, with a solid history in Quality Assurance (QA) or system testing positions.
Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes associated with quality assurance.
Proficiency in conducting process and product audits related to quality.
Adept at organizing, prioritizing, and executing test cases, plus building dashboards to track testing status.
Expertise in documenting and reporting bugs with clear, actionable insights.
Experience setting up and managing system integration and test environments.
Experience in generating process flows and documentation to industry standards such as AS9100.
Proficiency in validating features, milestones, and customer-specific configurations before release.
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, Docker, and GitLab.
Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to meet deadlines.
Team-oriented with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

Working experience with AS9100 safety and AS9115 quality standards.
Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, Six Sigma, or root cause analysis.
Strong skills in system software integration testing for embedded software, Linux, and IP-based setups.

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

Full-time employment with a salary range of $106,000 - $145,000 per year.
Company stock options.
Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Working at CesiumAstro

We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which encourages learning, development, and engagement across the organization. We value passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals who thrive in hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work settings.

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