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Senior Director, Delivery (Telecom)

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$168K - $210K/yr

Roughly 70% of the portfolio is digital work, including cloud migration, legacy modernization, enterprise applications (Netcracker, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP), and advanced QE/test engineering. You ...

Senior Software Engineer - Metadata

Denver, CO · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Collaborate with product managers, QE, customer support, and peers to deliver the best product with high quality, performance, and scalability * Participate periodically in the on-call rotation, and ...

Collaborate with product managers, QE, customer support, and peers to deliver the best product with high quality, performance, and scalability * Participate periodically in the on‑call rotation ...

Senior Software Engineer - Metadata

Denver, CO · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Collaborate with product managers, QE, customer support, and peers to deliver the best product with high quality, performance, and scalability * Participate periodically in the on-call rotation, and ...

... QE&AS- PTG / testing group to provide clarifications on requirements Present status to the customer if onsite - Create impact analysis for change requests/ maintenance issues in own area of work and ...

... QE&AS- PTG / testing group to provide clarifications on requirements Present status to the customer if onsite - Create impact analysis for change requests/ maintenance issues in own area of work and ...

Enforce release governance standards, ensuring all deliverables meet SLA expectations and QE approvals * Lead architecture discussions and modernization initiatives including service isolation ...

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How much do qe jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for qe in Colorado is $88,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,700.00 and $97,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a QE?

A QE (Quality Engineer) job focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of products, software, or processes. Quality Engineers develop and implement testing strategies, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to improve overall product performance. They often use automation, data analysis, and quality standards to streamline testing and enhance efficiency. QEs play a key role in preventing defects rather than just detecting them, helping organizations maintain high-quality standards throughout development.

What types of projects and teams do quality engineers typically work with?

Quality Engineers often work within multidisciplinary teams that may include design engineers, production staff, and supply chain specialists. Depending on the industry and employer, QEs may be involved in new product development projects, ongoing manufacturing process improvements, or supplier quality management initiatives. They frequently coordinate and lead root cause analyses when defects occur, facilitate audits, and participate in regular meetings to review quality metrics. These collaborative efforts ensure that quality standards are consistently met and that process enhancements are effectively implemented. Working closely with various departments also provides opportunities for professional growth and exposure to different aspects of the business.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the QE position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Quality Engineer (QE), you should have a solid understanding of quality assurance methodologies, statistical analysis, and process improvement, typically backed by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with quality management systems (such as ISO 9001), root cause analysis tools, and software like Minitab or Six Sigma certifications is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These capabilities are vital for identifying defects, ensuring product consistency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

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Infographic showing various Qe job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $88,369 per year, or $42.5 per hour.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Relative Dynamics

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform quality surveillance activities and hardware quality assurance functions at supplier locations.

  • Review processes such as PCB quality assessment, workmanship, soldering, ESD controls, clean room activities, cable and harness fabrication, contamination control, parts and materials control, and control of drawings and procedures.

  • Monitor contractor quality and safety controls, participate in quality assurance activities during fabrication, integration, and tests, and perform inspections including pre-cap inspection, workmanship inspection, and shipping packaging verification.


Job description

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space.
Relative Dynamics Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance support primarily at supplier locations to perform quality surveillance activities and hardware quality assurance functions.
Periodic non-local travel is anticipated to accomplish delegated functions such as pre-cap inspections, technical or status interchange meetings (TIMs) or reviews, key supplier hardware inspections (government mandatory inspection points), project milestone reviews, and unplanned required travel as requested by the Quality Manager and/or CSO.
Work coverage may be required during evening and weekend shifts.
What You'll Get to Do:
The QE is responsible for reviewing processes such as:
  • Printed Circuit Board quality assessment
  • Workmanship including coatings
  • Soldering
  • ESD controls
  • Clean room activities and controls
  • Cable and harness fabrication
  • Contamination control
  • Parts and materials control
  • Control of drawings and procedures
  • Equipment moves (e.g. slings, cranes, and hydro sets)
  • Hazardous operations
  • Contractor responses to corrective action requests
  • Build records, end-item data packages
  • Delivery, storage and transport of flight and non-flight hardware, and critical ground support equipment (GSE)
  • Support Spacecraft transportation planning
  • Spacecraft readiness review(s); pre-ship to launch site
  • Spacecraft transport to launch site monitor; purge, battery health and dynamics
  • Launch site processing, Post-Ship Aliveness Testing, Anomaly Resolution, Site
  • Movements, Spacecraft Fueling, GSE Compliance, Spacecraft to Launch
  • Vehicle Adapter Final Torque verifications, Red/Green Tag verifications,
  • Ordnance installations, Final Closeouts, Final Fairing Installation Inspections

The QE will ensure that flight hardware and software anomalies, corrective actions, and re-verifications are documented in accordance with the developers� non-conformance and corrective action system. The QE will participate in production planning, when possible, review manufacturing flow plans and participate in Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews (MRRs and TRRs). The QE will monitor contractor quality and safety controls, and participate in quality assurance activities during fabrication, integration, and tests. The QE monitoring will apply to process implementations, product inspection during production, recording of key process data, witness of the set up (e.g., equipment check outs, safe connector mating, reconfiguring or moving mission hardware) and execution of key tests, supplier conformance with quality engineering and project management approval requirements (e.g., red-lines, approval to proceed, signing off on work orders), labs and personnel certifications, traceability of calibration certifications to calibration plans, capture of test results and instances of product or process nonconformance, protection of product, isolation and preservation of non-conforming items to assure effective root cause or failure analysis, and witnessing of close calls or mishap events.
The QE will perform inspections which may include:
  • Pre-cap inspection of hybrid micro circuits and electronic boxes.
  • 100% solder joints prior to conformal coating of each flight printed wiring assembly prior to conformal coating.
  • 100% of conformal coatings on flight printed wiring assemblies.
  • Final workmanship inspection prior to box level final closure prior to integration into the next level of assembly.
  • Connector mates to mission hardware integrated into the spacecraft.
  • General workmanship quality prior to final acceptance testing.
  • General workmanship prior to shipment.
  • Confirm shipping packaging conforms to requirements and is adequate.

What You'll Need:
  • Fifteen (15) + years� experience in manufacturing, assembly and/or quality assurance of space flight hardware.
  • Experience working/supporting critical path FRB's for a previous NASA project.
  • Experience, and be able to perform for long hours, in a cleanroom environment and able to spend long periods of time standing in the cleanroom.
  • Familiar with supplier quality management operations, requirements flow-down and compliance, and performance data accumulation and analysis tools and techniques.
  • Familiar with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
  • Experience preferably at NASA with direct working experience with the following standards and requirements:
  • IPC J-STD-001ES/FS (Soldering, Space Addendum)
  • NASA-STD-8739.1 (Staking and Conformal Coating)
  • NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620xS (Crimping, Cables & Wiring)
    ANSI/ESD 20.20 (Electrostatic Discharge)
  • NASA-STD-8739.6 (Workmanship Implementation Standard)

Required Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good working knowledge of the full suite of Microsoft Office and the ability to remotely access GSFC database and other online knowledge management tools (e.g., Meta). They must possess diplomatic sensitivities relative to programmatic risk management and contractual relationships, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a technical problem-solving background with strong analytical skills. The QE must be able to work side-by-side with other mission assurance personnel (e.g., Prime Contractor, subcontractors, GSFC civil servants, GSFC contractors, DCMA). The assigned QE must have familiarity with the applicable Project MAR and the technical quality standards invoked therein.
What You Won't Do:
  • Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
  • Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each other's backs

Who You Are:
  • A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge
  • A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
  • Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes
  • Able to plan and execute plans across teams
  • Effective communicator both written and verbal

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.