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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Lead QA activities for DoD-focused software and embedded systems: create and execute test plans, manage test environments, record and report defects, perform process/product audits, build testing dashboards, validate releases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Docker, and GitLab while improving quality management processes.
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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
Seeking a skilled Senior Software Quality Assurance Professional to implement quality assurance protocols, including executing formal test plans, for product lines with Department of Defense (DoD) applications. You'll help tackle a diverse set of challenging technical and engineering activities in a collaborative, Agile environment, leveraging technical and interpersonal skills in a structured team framework. The position involves aiding testing efforts and related activities across multiple platforms and technologies—like embedded hardware, phased-array systems, space payloads, and radio frequency solutions—using advanced techniques and methodologies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as independent review for test plan creation and execution to deliver top-tier software for DoD use, emphasizing dependability and efficiency in alignment with applicable processes and requirements. Maintain, establish, and continuously improve of quality management system processes and procedures.
- Plan, organize, and prioritize test cases and plans, developing dashboards to track progress and ensure timely completion.
- Record and communicate software issues with precise, practical details to support quick fixes by developers.
- Set up and manage test environments to simulate real-world scenarios, validating features, milestones, and customer-specific configurations before release.
- Conduct process and product audits to ensure compliance with quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Partner with a multidisciplinary engineering team, leveraging Agile practices and tools like Jira, Confluence, Docker, and GitLab to meet project objectives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Requires at least 6 years in software engineering, with a solid history in Quality Assurance (QA) or system testing positions.
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes associated with quality assurance.
- Proficiency in conducting process and product audits related to quality.
- Adept at organizing, prioritizing, and executing test cases, plus building dashboards to track testing status.
- Expertise in documenting and reporting bugs with clear, actionable insights.
- Experience setting up and managing system integration and test environments.
- Experience in generating process flows and documentation to AS9100 and required industry standards / requirements.
- Proficiency in validating features, milestones, and customer-specific configurations before release.
- Experience with one or more programming languages: C, C++, or Python.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, Docker, and GitLab.
- Ability to prioritize and manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines.
- Team-oriented with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Working experience with AS9100 safety and AS9115 quality standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in quality science areas such as statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, Six Sigma, or root cause analysis.
- Strong skills in system software integration testing for embedded software, Linux, and IP-based setups.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible for required US Department of State authorizations
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- At least 6 years in software engineering with history in QA or system testing
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes related to QA
- Proficiency conducting process and product audits related to quality
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute test cases and build dashboards to track testing status
- Expertise in documenting and reporting bugs with clear, actionable details
- Experience setting up and managing system integration and test environments
- Experience generating process flows and documentation to AS9100 and applicable industry standards
- Proficiency validating features, milestones, and customer-specific configurations before release
- Experience with one or more programming languages: C, C++, or Python
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Docker, and GitLab
- Ability to prioritize and manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines
- Team-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Working experience with AS9100 safety and AS9115 quality standards
- Expertise in statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, Six Sigma, or root cause analysis
- Strong skills in system software integration testing for embedded software, Linux, and IP-based setups
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
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The Company
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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