Software QA Automation Engineer, II

Summary

The Software QA Automation Engineer II designs automated solutions to systematically verify mission systems software and helpsmaintainrobust test this role one regularly collaborates with the development team and the system test team whileoperatingwith a good degree of autonomy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Participates in the design expansion and maintenance of the automated test suite and frameworks (e.g. Xray)

• Contributes to isolatedcomponent sub-system and automated system tests; reviews system requirements and supports system test plans hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) regressions and engineering flight tests

• Defines and plan scope resource needsbenchmarksand goals of manual & automation work

• Applies QA practices proceduresstandardsand reporting

• Supports the bug reporting and review process; helpsidentifyand track software risks

• Identifiesproject risks quantify risk/benefit relationships and provide alternative solutions as well as risk mitigation

• Designs test plansscenariosand cases to exercise new functionality & identify breaking issues

• Analyzes designs programs debugs andmodifiestest software and automation for embedded networked and mission systems software

• Partners with resources as needed tovalidatesoftware with projecttime line

• Mentorsentry level team members on QA/QC conceptsmethodologiesand best practices

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelors degree in related discipline isor equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Minimum 2 - 5 years of relevant experience

• Familiarity with one or more of C/C Python C# .NET or Java; object-oriented design experience is a plus

• Experienced in Software QA automation

• Experience building or contributing to automation frameworks (e.g. Xray or similar) with scripting in Python or similar

• Comfortable working in Linux and with source control / CI pipelines (e.g. GitLab)

• Experienced performing code reviews and mentoring team members on automation concepts and best practices

• Occasionally may beto travel within the Continental U.S. (20%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Developing professionalexpertise applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

• Champions quality by forging influential relationships across QA development product DevOps and system test teams

• Exposure to embedded robotics UAS or other safety- or mission-critical software is a plus

• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and lab hardware is a plus

• Embraces AI-assisted development and test tools to accelerate automation and related engineering work

• Demonstrates strong debugging / problem resolution skills and competency in multitasking and handling multiple time critical issues / projects simultaneously

• Demonstrates passion to continuously improve and execute tests for a faster and higher quality result

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determineappropriate action

• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive toaccomplishgoals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company

• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Focuses on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interests

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand forlong periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers tooperatea computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

• Occasionally may beto travel within the Continental U.S.