QA Test Engineer KS

Our Software team is looking for aQA Test Engineer to help us in our mission. The QA Test Engineer role supports our Software Database and Systems Engineering teams by testing our proprietary Image Generator (pc-Nova) by creating automated tests via scripts as well as maintaining our proprietary test system and test lab system at location. Our test system is designed to ensure that pc-Nova performs at high framerates on high-end hardware such as projectors MR headsets etc. This position requires Python programming expertise in order to maintain our current setup as well as build new test features as needed.

This position requires 5 days per week in-office at the companys Kansas location: this is not a remote work position. Note that this requirement can change based on the applicants familiarity with our test system infrastructure.

United States citizenship required due to restrictions on access to certain data.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Maintain the QA test lab to ensure all test system are operational to support the testing by Kansas-based engineers
• Work with platform team to either upgrade or order new test system (HW FW & SW) as needed by Kansas-based engineers
• Work with Kansas-based engineers to reproduce issues in the lab
• Maintain the proprietary Python code for our automated test system
• Maintain expand our Jenkins scripting to improve our automated test suite
• Create new automation scripts for complex testing requirements (stress tests performance tests special features etc)
• Create and maintain an image diffing test suite
• Develop test plans and design automated tests using our proprietary test system
• Perform manual testing on new features for software releases when needed
• Communicate with other team members across time zones
• Be a resource for others to learn from about how to use our test system
• Help to document our test system for internal and external users

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Computer Science OR equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years work experience coding in Python and C (or similar coding languages)
• At least 3 years experience with testing 3D graphics applications and/or content creation tools
• Solid understanding of 3D graphics concepts
• Good eye that can notice both technical and aesthetic problems with software
• Experience with writing automated tests
• Strong experience using command prompts (DOS bash etc)
• Experience with project management for software using Jira (or similar)
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills and tenacity to follow through
• Eligibility to work with export-controlled technology

Bonus Points:

• Video Game / 3D graphics testing experience
• Experience with flight simulation software
• Experience with VR or MR headset configuration/testing
• Experience with creating image diff tests
• Experience with Jira Perforce Visual Studio Jenkins Bash GitHub
• Experience writing technical documentation
• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling GIS Geospatial or Geotypical content creation

We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary company performance-based profit sharing 401k 100% employer paid health benefits (medical dental vision life std ltd and life insurance plans).

No relocation reimbursement provided.

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Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to to request that accommodation and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation your name and preferred method of contact.

This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.

Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to to request that accommodation and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation your name and preferred method of contact.