Satellite Ops QA Engineer – Software & Mission Assurance

Spire; Glasgow (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every оф

Job summary

Spire is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to join the Mission Assurance team, overseeing software quality across development and orbit operations. You will help ensure anomalies are investigated and resolved, with a focus on robust QA and safe, controlled deviations when needed.

The role blends software QA with satellite operations support, requiring collaboration with software engineers, systems engineers, and spacecraft operators. Hybrid work is required, with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• BSc or MEng in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a software QA, systems engineering, or mission assurance role within a highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record of contributing to investigations and fault finding of complex systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and issue tracking tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile and/or waterfall) and associated QA activities.
• Clear and concise communicator, able to present technical findings to diverse audiences including management and non-specialist stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain software QA processes, standards, and acceptance criteria for onboard and ground segment software across full development lifecycle.
• Ensure software verification and validation activities are comprehensive and correctly executed.
• Ensure the Software Development Lifecycle meets applicable quality requirements and standards.
• Raise, track, and manage non-conformances, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are identified and implemented effectively.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Skills

Software QA

Systems engineering

Mission assurance

Git

Issue tracking tools

Communication

Education

BSc or MEng in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Git

Job description

Spire is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to join the Mission Assurance team, overseeing software quality across development and orbit operations. You will help ensure anomalies are investigated and resolved, with a focus on robust QA and safe, controlled deviations when needed.

The role blends software QA with satellite operations support, requiring collaboration with software engineers, systems engineers, and spacecraft operators. Hybrid work is required, with three days in the office.