Quality Assurance Lead

QA Strategy & Process Development

• Define and implement a comprehensive QA strategy for simulation systems
• Establish repeatable testing processes standards and best practices
• Introduce traceability between requirements test cases and results
• Define quality gates and release readiness criteria

Test Planning Execution & Coverage

Develop and maintain:

• Test plans
• Test cases
• System and integration test procedures

Ensure coverage across:

• Functional requirements
• System integration (software hardware third-party systems)
• Performance stability and reliability

Lead execution of both manual and automated testing

Automation & Tooling

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks
• Expand use of existing scripted test capabilities
• Integrate testing into build and deployment workflows (CI/CD where applicable)

Simulation & System-Level Testing

• Develop strategies for testing complex environments involving:
  • C applications
  • Simulation engines like: Virtual Battlespace (VBS) and others
  • Hardware interfaces and peripherals
  • Third-party software systems
• Enable repeatable and reliable system-level testing

Quality Metrics & Reporting

• Define and track key quality metrics:
  • Test coverage
  • Pass/fail rates
  • Defect trends and severity
• Produce clear actionable test reports and dashboards
• Provide visibility into product quality and risks for stakeholders

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with software developers and systems engineers to:
  • Improve testability
  • Support issue investigation and resolution
• Participate in:
  • Requirements reviews
  • Design reviews
  • Test readiness reviews (TRR)
• Drive a culture of quality ownership across the team

Required:

• 5 years of experience in software quality assurance or testing
• Experience developing and implementing test strategies for complex systems
• Strong experience in test planning test case development and execution
• Hands-on experience with test automation and scripting
• Experience working with integrated systems (software hardware) or simulation environments
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Technical Skills:

• Experience testing C applications or similar systems
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g. Python shell or similar)
• Experience with:
  • Test management tools (e.g. Xray Test Management for Jira or equivalent)
  • Defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows

Nice to Have:

• Experience with simulation or game engines (e.g. VBS Unity Unreal)
• Experience in defense aerospace or training systems
• Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system integration testing
• Experience building QA processes in a growing or evolving organization

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada security clearance

Bluedrop Training & Simulation designs develops and integrates advanced training solutions including state-of-the-art training and simulation products and highly interactive courseware and technical documentation. Our approach meets the demands of todays modern armed forces providing blended training solutions from the classroom through to simulated virtual environments aimed at improving safety productivity and efficiency. Bluedrop has developed a unique suite of cutting-edge virtual rear crew and hoist mission training systems and armored vehicle simulators. Bluedrop Training & Simulation is a small to medium-sized enterprise providing a strong value proposition offering Canadian designed and developed solutions. Typical customers include Tier one OEMs such as Boeing Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky (owned by Lockheed Martin).

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6-12 months you will:

• Establish a structured and repeatable QA process
• Increase test coverage and testing frequency
• Introduce meaningful test automation
• Provide clear data-driven quality reporting
• Improve confidence in release readiness