Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Aerospace): Performing software testing and quality assurance on enterprise software solutions, integrating simulation tools into custom deployments for Federal Aerospace and Defense customers with an accent on assessing product functionality and usability against customer needs. Focus on verifying orbital mechanics models, satellite mission simulations, and contributing to internal test infrastructure development.

Location: Exton, PA, Waltham, MA, Beltsville, MD, Irvine, CA, Austin, TX, Canonsburg, PA, US

Company

hirify.global, part of Synopsys, delivers design solutions and multiphysics simulation and analysis.

What you will do

• Design and execute test strategies, test cases, and test plans for orbital mechanics and aerospace mission simulation software.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, working with the development team to resolve them.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and testing in both manual and automated environments.
• Collaborate with developers and domain experts to validate algorithms and mission modeling features.
• Automate test activities at the application and systems levels, focusing on space mission use cases.
• Support quality initiatives and ensure product requirements and industry standards are met.

Requirements

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics, Systems Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience, MS with 3 years of experience, or PhD with one year of experience
• Programming experience in Python, C#, Java, Typescript
• Understanding of satellite operations, mission design, or orbit determination concepts
• Willing and able to work with both Windows and Linux environments
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and analytical skills

Nice to have

• Experience with STK, ODTK, or similar aerospace modeling tools
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Coursework or experience in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or space systems
• Familiarity with automated test frameworks such as NUnit,Junit, Web Test Runner, Jest
• Experience with DoD accreditation frameworks like Air Force RMF
• Experience with CI/CD practices and version control tools
• Scripting experience in Perl or other scripting languages
• Interest in advancing the quality and reliability of aerospace simulation software
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance (or the ability and willingness to obtain a clearance)

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
• Both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
• Talented people of every background are valued and supported to do their best work.
• Applicants considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.