Quality Engineer III - Software Process Auditor

Blue Origin

About The Position

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. Join a talented team of engineers ensuring software quality for spaceflight systems. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Program Quality, you'll assess development activities for compliance with internal processes and customer requirements, approve software configurations for safety-critical functions, and drive process improvements across programs. This is an auditing and process assurance role, in which you will evaluate how software is built, conduct compliance reviews, and partner with development teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout the software lifecycle. You must be passionate about solving complex problems, work independently with minimal direction, and thrive in a dynamic environment working across multiple spaceflight systems and applications. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Interviews will include a technical assessment

Requirements

6+ years experience in software engineering or software quality engineering roles
6+ years experience reviewing, assessing, or assuring software development process compliance
6+ years experience identifying software process issues, performing root cause analysis, and managing corrective actions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
Experience transitioning products from development through production to operations
Background in aerospace, space launch, aviation (military or commercial), or similarly regulated industries
ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer or similar quality certification

Responsibilities

Serve as quality liaison with software development teams, conducting manual audits and communicating findings throughout each phase of the software development lifecycle
Assess software development lifecycle phases for compliance with approved plans, customer requirements, and Quality System standards
Review and evaluate software configurations, load control processes, and transition readiness from development to production
Monitor software planning, design, development, configuration management, verification/validation, and production transition activities
Review and assess complex electronic hardware development activities using standards like DO-254, DO-178C, and DO-330
Participate in software engineering design reviews and provide recommendations to improve design quality
Coach development teams on process improvements, applying lessons learned across multiple business units to influence better design decisions
Identify software process issues, perform root cause analysis, and manage corrective actions
Generate metrics and trends to manage risk and communicate software readiness for safety-critical operations

Benefits

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.

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