Software QA Automation Engineer III

Worker Type

Job Description

The Software QA Automation Engineer III designs automated solutions to perform applicable software this role one regularly collaborates with our development team but also operates with a large degree of autonomy.

Position Responsibilities

• Participates in the design expansion and maintenance of automated testing suite

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

• Defines and implement QA practices procedures standards and reporting

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

• Designs test plans scenarios and cases to exercise new functionality & identify breaking issues

• Analyzes designs programs debugs and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local networked cloud-based or Internet-related computer programs

• Partners with resources as needed to validate software with project timeline

• Mentors less experienced team members on QA/QC concepts methodologies and best practices

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelors degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience

• Experienced in Software QA automation

• Experienced in building and optimizing automation frameworks

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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Champions quality by forging influential relationships across QA Development Product and DevOps

• 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

• Is an experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

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

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals 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 for long periods talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. (20%)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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