Denver-Based Mission-Critical Software QA Engineer II

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Denver is seeking a Software Quality Engineer 2 to ensure integrity, reliability, and compliance of software used across launch vehicles and ground systems.

The role collaborates with Software Engineering, System Safety and Mission Operations to verify software meets safety, reliability and mission assurance requirements, supporting continuous improvement in quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, software quality, mission assurance, or related field.
• Experience with Linux and use of CLI.
• Experience with Python, C/C++ and Git framework.
• Experience with defect tracking tools, version control systems, or automated testing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100, DO-178C, CMMI, NASA-STD-8739.x, USSF SMC-S-012/021 or similar guidelines.
• Understanding of SDLC, configuration mgmt, and verification/validation principles.
• Ability to interpret technical docs and apply engineering judgement to quality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support software quality assurance activities across development, integration, test and deployment.
• Develop and maintain software quality plans, procedures and checklists.
• Participate in software reviews, audits and evaluations for requirements and standards compliance.
• Review software requirements, design, test procedures and verification evidence.
• Track and document software defects and support corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze software quality metrics and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ULA software quality standards and aerospace standards (AS9100, DO-178C).
• Support SAFe Agile ceremonies and SDLC practices.
• Coordinate with engineering, mission assurance, and program teams to meet quality expectations.

Skills

Linux

CLI

Python

C/C++

Git

GitLab

Atlassian

Defect tracking

Verification & validation

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Linux

Python

C/C++

Git

GitLab

Atlassian

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Denver is seeking a Software Quality Engineer 2 to ensure integrity, reliability, and compliance of software used across launch vehicles and ground systems.

The role collaborates with Software Engineering, System Safety and Mission Operations to verify software meets safety, reliability and mission assurance requirements, supporting continuous improvement in quality processes.