Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Application Close Date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of talented engineers, you will ensure the Software Quality for various spaceflight systems. You will report to the Senior Manager of Program Quality, and assure the successful execution of software development plans that support compliance with internal processes and customer requirements; approve software configurations for safety critical functions; and collaborate on process improvement initiatives for various spaceflight systems. You must have a passion for solving complex problems and providing operable solutions; act with minimal direction and on your own initiative; and be adaptable as you will work on a variety of applications and systems.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as a quality liaison in the transition from development to production by conducting software conformity review and reviewing and auditing load control processes
• Assure that the development life cycle and the activities that occur in each phase are compliant with the approved plans, customer requirements, and Quality System requirements
• Monitor and audit all aspects of software development including planning, design and development, configuration management, verification and validation, and transition to production
• Provide software supplier oversight
• Generate metrics and trends for managing risk and communicating software readiness for safety critical operations
• Participate in software engineering design reviews and make recommendations to enhance the quality of new software designs
• Monitor and audit complex electronic hardware development activities

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years industry experience in software engineering field or software quality engineer role
• 3+ years experience in auditing and assuring software development assurance process compliance
• 3+ years experience identifying software process-related problems, performing root cause analysis and managing corrective actions
• Familiarity with Software quality assurance standards (RTCA/DO-178C, RTCA/DO-254, AS9115, CMMI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
• Relevant experience transitioning a product from development, through production to operations
• Experience with Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation
• American Society of Software Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification

Compensation Range For
WA applicants is $108,795.00-$152,311.95

Other Site Ranges May Differ
Culture Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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