Senior Software Assurance Engineer — ASPICE/ISO 26262

Aurora; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Senior Software Assurance Engineer to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our software processes to meet ASPICE, ISO 26262 and internal quality standards. You will drive audits, analyze quality metrics, and manage non-conformances across Safety, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams in a cross-functional role.

This position is based in the United States, with a hybrid work model and strong emphasis on mentorship and leadership within the quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent applicable technical experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, quality engineering, or QMS process management.
• Demonstrated experience in a safety-critical domain (e.g., automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical devices).
• Strong understanding of Software Quality Management Systems; deep command of ASPICE and working knowledge of ISO 26262-Part 6.
• Proven, hands-on experience in conducting process audits and leading structured root cause analysis.
• Adept at querying, analyzing, and visualizing data to track and report on quality metrics.
• Proficient in tools such as Jira and Confluence for deficiency management and documentation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to various audiences.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to provide guidance and mentorship.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a cross-functional team, or as a project lead.

Responsibilities

• Drive development, documentation, and refinement of software processes, ensuring they are aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other relevant standards requirements.
• Plan and execute internal audits across requirements, architecture, and test processes for ASPICE and ISO 26262 conformance.
• Own the audit findings register; drive systemic corrective action closure and escalate unresolved non-conformances to leadership with recommended disposition.
• Develop, automate, and maintain reports for our Software Quality Performance Metrics.
• Drive the execution and continuous improvement of the Software Quality Deficiency Management process, ensuring all non-conformances are systematically tracked and resolved.
• Lead and facilitate rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis for critical quality issues and verification escapes, evaluating corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Author and present technical quality analyses, audit reports, and process improvements to internal engineering teams and leadership.

Skills

ASPICE

ISO 26262

Root cause analysis

Audits

Quality metrics

Jira

Confluence

Data visualization

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Aurora is seeking a Senior Software Assurance Engineer to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our software processes to meet ASPICE, ISO 26262 and internal quality standards. You will drive audits, analyze quality metrics, and manage non-conformances across Safety, Engineering, Operations, and Product teams in a cross-functional role.

This position is based in the United States, with a hybrid work model and strong emphasis on mentorship and leadership within the quality