Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

EVONA; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure compliance with critical quality standards across defense software applications. The role involves executing and managing formal testing, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating in Agile environments. Candidates should have a strong background in software/system testing and familiarity with industry standards like AS9100. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-reliability systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Quality Assurance or software/system testing roles.
• Experience conducting process and product audits.
• Strong background in test execution and defect tracking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Execute formal testing across embedded platforms.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Test execution

Defect tracking

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

GitLab

Job description

An advanced aerospace technology company developing high-reliability communication and embedded systems for defense and space applications is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong software focus.

This role supports product lines with DoD applications and plays a key part in ensuring dependable, compliant, and mission-ready software across complex hardware-integrated platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customer, internal, and industry quality requirements (AS9100 and related standards)
• Drive root cause corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as independent reviewer for software test plan creation and execution
• Execute and manage formal system and integration testing across embedded and RF-based platforms
• Document and communicate software defects clearly to support rapid resolution
• Build and manage test environments to validate features, milestones, and customer-specific configurations
• Conduct process and product audits across the software lifecycle
• Collaborate in Agile environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Docker, and GitLab

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years in Quality Assurance or software/system testing roles
• Experience conducting process and product audits
• Strong background in test execution, defect tracking, and dashboard/reporting tools
• Experience generating documentation aligned with AS9100 and industry standards
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and modern development toolchains
• Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced, technical environments

Preferred

• Experience supporting DoD programs or high-reliability systems
• Knowledge of AS9100 / AS9115 standards
• Background in embedded software, Linux environments, or IP-based systems
• Experience with C, C++, or Python
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, Six Sigma, or structured root cause methodologies