Software Quality Assurance

Location: Houston

Time Type: Full time

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 to defined 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 in alignment 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 continuous improvements aligning with our core value of innovation at Axiom
• Support the organization in achieving and maintaining a Capability Maturity Model Integration (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 ensures nonconformances 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 the aerospace industry
• Knowledge of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
• Ability to plan, perform analyses, and report results in relationship to the quality requirements, 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 JIRA and Confluence

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• 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 subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.