Software Quality Engineer 3

Requisition : 1836

Standard Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes
- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together.

As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world.

Our team is excited to meet you!

At ULA, as a Software Quality Engineer 3 is a senior member of ULA’s Software Quality Assurance organization responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and compliance of software used across ULA launch vehicles, ground systems, mission operations, and supporting infrastructure. This position provides technical leadership across programs, supports mission-critical software development efforts, and drives continuous improvement within ULA’s software assurance processes.

As a Software Quality Engineer 3, you will collaborate closely with Software Engineering, System Safety, Systems Engineering, Mission Operations, Suppliers, and Program teams to verify that software meets safety, reliability, and mission assurance requirements.

• Lead software quality assurance activities for assigned programs covering the full software lifecycle—from requirements definition through verification, release, and mission readiness.
• Ensure program compliance with ULA software quality standards, engineering processes, mission assurance requirements, and applicable aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, DO-178C, NASA, DoD).
• Review and approve software requirements, design artifacts, code inspection packages, test plans, test procedures, and verification results.
• Engage early in the lifecycle to identify quality risks and mitigation strategies for mission-critical software.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) for software-related issues, anomalies, and audit findings.
• Support readiness and exit reviews (e.g. TRR, BCR/SRA) and deliver SQA inputs for gate decisions.
• Participate in build reviews, configuration audits, and release readiness assessments for flight and ground software products.
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits by preparing artifacts and representing the SQA organization.
• Support internal SAFe Agile ceremonies and execution of Agile practices throughout the SDLC.
• Lead internal Process Evaluations to assess Software Engineering process execution as well as communication of observations/findings.
• Develop and improve ULA SQA procedures, templates, metrics, and review processes to strengthen mission assurance.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the professional development of the SQA organization.
• Maintain strong partnerships with software engineering, systems engineering, product teams, and Mission Success organizations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts
• High attention to detail, especially with mission-critical artifacts
• Excellent collaboration and communication
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to safety, quality, and mission success

Bachelor

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
• 4+ years of experience in software quality…