D-Orbit Software Product Assurance Engineer Send

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.

We are looking for a Software Product Assurance Engineer with a solid experience in Software Product Assurance to join our team. You will become part of a growing and dynamic Quality and Product Assurance group granting quality of software components across a range of embedded and high-performance applications both in ground and space segments with responsibility for the Quality Management System at D-Orbit.

You will contribute to the entire project lifecycle with a focus on development process, quality metrics, failure modes analysis, configuration management, test, and maintenance plans of software applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of D-Orbit Product Assurance organization.
• Control, through every phase of the software development lifecycle, that the organisation, resources and processes are commensurate to the Products or Service quality levels committed by internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure software processes are followed correctly and consistently
• Define and monitor quality metrics across software lifecycle
• Manage software configuration to ensure availability and traceability of software products
• Contribute to the definition of an effective non-conformance control system, and support the documentation, follow-up and closure of anomaly reports and non-conformance reports, including the follow-up of Request for Deviation/Request for Waiver status;
• Ensure the maintenance and control of:
  • Qualification Status Lists;
  • Status of PA reviews;
  • Audits Status Reports;
  • List of Deviations and Waiver requests;
  • Non-conformances (minor and major) List;
  • Critical items List.
• Contribute towards the definition, implementation and follow-up of dependability, reliability and availability of the programme, including maintenance and update of RAMS models and review of RAMS analysis (e.g. MECA, FTA, Common Mode and Common cause);
• Scouting of the latest state-of-the-art tools and processes within the software discipline and driving their adoption within the group

Requirements:

• Appropriate professional experience of at least five years in the space field
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with and analyze large data sets
• Experience with any automated testing tools, test processes and test-driven development
• Knowledge of typical software development methodology and release versioning processes
• Knowledge of applicable standards on software development and validation (such as ECSS or DO-178) Familiarity with the Git versioning system or any similar DVCS
• Capability of working in autonomy
• Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Knowledge of any topics within embedded application software, real-time operating systems and electronics is considered a plus

Education:

Bachelor or higher engineering degree, in any relevant area such as electronic engineering, computer science or automation.

Language:

Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory, any other language is a plus, Italian is an asset.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.

We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.