Senior QA Engineer

Summary

Job Summary

The QA Engineer (QAE) provides planning, leadership, and supervisory quality assurance expertise to the Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) team and flight hardware development projects.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Founded a decade before NASA, the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder is revolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos. LASP is deeply committed to inspiring and educating the next generation of space explorers. From enabling the first exploratory rocket measurements of Earth’s upper atmosphere to trailblazing observations of every planet in the solar system, LASP is at the forefront of solar, planetary and space physics research, space-weather monitoring, and the search for evidence of habitable worlds.

LASP advances scientific discovery and inspires the next generation through research, innovation, and education in space sciences. We employ over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students that work closely to cultivate creative ideas and explore novel solutions to make the impossible possible.

LASP is dedicated to building and maintaining a unique synergism of expertise in space science, engineering, and spacecraft operations. Through research projects, LASP participates actively in the training of the future leaders of space research and helps the University of Colorado to educate students with valued technical and scientific skills. Development and use of innovative technologies and continuing participation in new research initiatives ensures a strong leadership role for LASP into the future. LASP is proud of our work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for a broad range of experiences. Further information about LASP can be found here: https://lasp.colorado.edu/home/ .

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Maintains NASA and IPC certifications for workmanship inspections and performs inspections when needed.
• Generates high level quality planning documents for programs and the LASP Quality Management System (QMS).
• Contributes to writing of proposals for possible new LASP programs.
• Audits, monitors, evaluates, and reports on vendor and subcontractor performance and activities.
• Evaluates prospective suppliers’ quality systems for compliance with requirements.
• Guides, oversees, and makes recommendations to anomaly review boards throughout the project anomaly resolution process.
• Works with program managers in generation of budgets and schedules.
• Advises project teams and lab personnel on complex QA matters.
• Presents S&MA status and other data at project-level reviews.
• Resolves issues of non-compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Plays an active role in maintaining and improving the QMS and its processes.
• Trains personnel on LASP Engineering processes, quality system updates and other topics as needed.
• May supervise, lead and direct multiple S&MA personnel on flight programs.
• Represents LASP as prime QA contact on programs and contracts, interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Should Know

• Work is 100% on-site. Export control restrictions apply. Occasional travel to vendors, subcontractors and affiliate facilities may be required.
  
  

What We Can Offer

Annual Salary: $120,416.44 - $156,628.10.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Ten years of QA experience in an aerospace environment
  
  

What You Will Need

• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with QA systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, conducting audits, and corrective actions.
• A demonstrated ability to understand aerospace specifications and standards and the requirements contained therein that guide the design, build, and test of hardware.
• A demonstrated ability to understand quality engineering principles, tools, methods, and standards.
• Willingness to take initiative, good time management skills, and ability to complete tasks on schedule.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, vendors, and prime contractor personnel.
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy when negotiating agreements involving differing opinions.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software for maintaining accurate records.
  
  

What We Would Like You To Have

Quality Assurance experience supporting the design, fabrication, integration, testing, and delivery of:

• Spacecraft
• Scientific instruments
• Flight electronics
• Ground support equipment.
  
  

Experience with NASA flight projects from concept through launch.

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• Resume or CV.
• Cover Letter.
  
  

(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.

Please apply by 9/30/2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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