Software Quality Engineer - Space

As part of the development of embedded software for satellites, we are looking for a Software Quality Engineer responsible for structuring, deploying, and evolving software quality assurance practices within the company, with the goal of formalizing and industrializing the processes, in order to guarantee a reproducible level of quality, better traceability, and compliance with applicable standards, particularly ECSS and ISO 9001. The role is both operational and cross-functional: it is not just about checking the quality of developments, but about directly contributing to the definition of the methods, processes, tools, and practices. Job Description

• Definition and deployment of the software quality process:Define, document, and maintain software development and quality assurance processes.
• Break down the quality requirements applicable to software projects.
• Participate in the tailoring of ECSS requirements based on project characteristics.
• Set up quality and Software Product Assurance plans adapted to the projects.
• Define the entry/exit criteria for the various phases of the development cycle.
• Ensure consistency between development, verification, validation, and configuration management practices.

Quality assurance and compliance:

• Verify the effective application of processes on projects.
• Prepare and conduct internal reviews and audits.
• Identify deviations, non-conformities, and quality risks.
• Contribute to the preparation of customer audits and certification audits.

Traceability and documentation.Verification and validation of strategies, tests and environments.Continuous improvement of practices and internal framework across projects. What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.
• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

• Engineering or university degree in computer science, software, embedded systems, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development and/or software quality assurance.
• Experience in environments with strong quality constraints, ideally: space; aerospace; defense; automotive or other critical systems.
• Good knowledge of software development lifecycles and V&V processes.
• Experience setting up or improving quality processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ECSS standards, ideally ECSS-E-ST-40 and ECSS-Q-ST-80.
• Good understanding of configuration management, traceability, requirements, testing, and anomaly management issues.
• Quality audit experience strongly appreciated.
• Professional-level English essential.
• French nationality is required due to restricted-access projects.