Software Quality Assurance

Axiom Space; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a seasoned Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for QA of software for ground and space operations. The role emphasizes ownership, execution horsepower, and a growth mindset to support safe and reliable software for space missions.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years in Software QA for human spaceflight, experience with AS 9100 audits, and familiarity with QMS and CMMI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5–7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance for human spaceflight.
• AS 9100 audits/assessments experience is desired but not required.
• Experience maintaining a CMMI level rating in software development.
• Knowledge of QMS and aerospace quality processes.
• Knowledge of CMMI.

Responsibilities

• Develop software quality assurance plans, processes, and procedures for design, qualification, test, and acceptance.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) for AS 9100 and CMMI compliance.
• Support non-conforming products and corrective actions.
• Contribute to anomaly/Nonconformance resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Perform internal audits and track corrective actions to close findings.
• Conduct product and process assessments to support continuous improvement.
• Help achieve and maintain CMMI level certification in software development.
• Develop quality reports/presentations and perform Safety and Mission Assurance tasks.
• Improve quality processes and ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Software QA

Spaceflight

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com .

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Software Quality Assurance Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer, who will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for quality assurance of our software who will interface with software design engineers, system and software safety engineers, and representatives from other subsystems to plan, document, and execute effective strategies ensuring our processes and best practices are effective for a safe and reliable operations of our software both on the ground and in space.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop software quality assurance plans, processes and procedures related to the design, qualification, test, and acceptance of products to ensure products adhere todefined requirements and standards
• Maintain and ensure our Quality Management System (QMS) for compliance with AS 9100 and CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration)
• Support and execute process for non-conforming products, as necessary
• Support various working groups and panels specializing in anomaly/Nonconformance resolution ensuring the Corrective/Preventative Action Plan (CA/PA) implementation is inalignment with our competency of teamwork within Axiom
• Support internal audits, submit findings, recommend Corrective Action Requests (CARs),and ensure timely completion of audits to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures, standards and certifications
• Conduct product and process assessments/audits for compliance that support continuousimprovements aligning with our core value of innovation at Axiom
• Support the organization in achieving and maintaining a Capability Maturity ModelIntegration (CMMI) level certification in software development
• Develop quality reports/presentations and perform other Safety and Mission Assurance(S&MA) tasks as necessary
• Maintain and improve quality processes and procedures
• Implement and ensure adherence to the nonconformance process that ensuresnonconformances are investigated, trends are tracked, and issues resolved
• Develop S&MA reports/status/presentations to S&MA and program leadership in alignment with our quality management system to support our objectives and goals
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 5-7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance for human spaceflight
• Experience in performing AS 9100 audits and assessments is desired but not required
• Experience in maintaining a CMMI level rating in software development
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) and quality processes related to theaerospace industry
• Knowledge of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
• Ability to plan, perform analyses, and report results in relationship to the qualityrequirements, product and process assessments, qualification, test, audit,trends, and improvement of products
• Experience in the management of and tracking of tasks, activities and milestones in JIRAand Confluence

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership , innovation , and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology