Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Draganfly Innovations

Job Location:

Burnaby - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 90000 - 115000

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Draganfly:

Draganfly Inc. (the Company) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety agriculture aerial imaging & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry Draganflys focus is on the sale of drone products and services contract engineering & custom integration product development and health monitoring products and services.

About The Role:

Draganfly is seeking a highly motivated QA Engineer to join our growing software team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software testing experience validating complex systems and a passion for ensuring quality in missioncritical applications.

In this role you will be responsible for validating the performance reliability and safety of software that powers Draganflys drone ecosystem including web applications ground control systems and supporting platforms. Your work will directly contribute to the safety reliability and realworld performance of our UAV operations.

You will collaborate closely with crossfunctional teamsincluding software engineering hardware flight operations and productto ensure seamless system integration and highquality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for Web applications and dashboards; Ground Control Station (GCS) software;Dronerelated and mission support applications
Perform manual and automated testing across web desktop and integrated systems
Validate system performance reliability and usability in both lab and realworld flight environments
Collaborate with software hardware and flight operations teams to understand system requirements and edge cases
Identify document and track defects using tools such as Jira including clear reproduction steps and impact assessment
Conduct regression integration and endtoend testing across releases
Participate in field testing and flight validation as required supporting live drone operations
Analyze system logs telemetry data and flight data to troubleshoot and isolate issues
Ensure software meets quality standards regulatory considerations and safety expectations for UAV operations
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes automation efforts and test coverage

Who are you really

Youre passionate about quality and take pride in ensuring software performs reliably safely and as expectedespecially in missioncritical environments.
You have a strong eye for detail and enjoy finding issues before they reach production.
Youre comfortable working across complex systems from web applications to integrated control platforms.
You enjoy collaborating with engineers hardware teams and operations to understand how systems work endtoend.
Youre curious and analytical using logs telemetry and data to troubleshoot and uncover root causes.
Youre proactive and take ownership constantly looking for ways to improve test coverage processes and overall product quality.
You thrive in environments where reliability safety and realworld performance truly matter.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
Handson experience testing web applications dashboards and APIs.
Experience testing desktop applications or control system software.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies including test planning regression testing and defect management.
Experience using bug tracking and test management tools such as Jira and TestRail.
Familiarity with APIs networking concepts and clientserver architectures.
Experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium Cypress Playwright) is an asset.
Basic programming or scripting skills (Python JavaScript or similar).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fastpaced crossfunctional environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with UAV/drone systems robotics or embedded platforms
Familiarity with ground control software such as QGroundControl or Mission Planner
Understanding of MAVLink or similar communication protocols
Experience working with telemetry sensor data or flight logs
Exposure to simulation environments hardwareintheloop (HIL) testing or safetycritical systems

Compensation package:

Competitive salary: $90000 - $115000
Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the companys stock option plan providing longterm ownership and alignment with company growth.
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
Matching RRSP program to support longterm financial planning.
Generous timeoff program including vacation wellness days and the full week off between Christmas and New Years.
Professional development support including assistance toward obtaining your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent training required for operational roles.

Why Join Us

At Draganfly Innovations youll join a collaborative team that values innovation curiosity and continuous improvement. Were in an exciting growth phase scaling our technologies product lines and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.

Youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact work on diverse and cuttingedge projects and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation strong benefits and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here you wont just join a company - youll help build what comes next.

As part of our hiring process all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.

Required Experience:

About Draganfly:Draganfly Inc. (the Company) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety agriculture aerial imaging & more. As a leader who helped shape...