Senior Software Quality Engineer

About This Role

As a Senior Software Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting production testing, evaluation, and demonstration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure UAS systems meet requirements and contribute to improving quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing team, engineers, developers, and pilots to ensure UAS systems are designed, tested, and deployed according to requirements
• Create, maintain, and execute test cases within test suites to validate UAS systems against both internal and external requirements
• Develop and implement automated testing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy in the testing process
• Analyze test results and compile comprehensive reports, including the collection and organization of testing artifacts, to present to stakeholders
• Identify and report defects, working with the engineering and development teams to resolve issues and ensure product quality
• Estimate testing efforts and timelines to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Ensure compliance with all relevant sUAS regulations and safety requirements during the testing and deployment processes
• Participate in the design and development phases to provide input on testability and quality
• Contribute to the improvement of quality assurance processes and methodologies within the department

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 6 or more years of experience in a related field
• Eligible for certification under Part 107
• Experience with sUAS platforms, including multi-rotor aircraft or an external pilot from a fixed-wing UAS
• Strong technical knowledge of sUAS systems and associated equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience with automation of Test Cases
• Experience with BASH, Python or a similar language
• Linux, Embedded Systems, Radio and Networking
• Proficiency with various testing methodologies such as system, integration, smoke, and regression testing
• Ability to write reports on testing results and organization of test artifacts
• Proficiency with defect tracking tools such as Jira
• Proficiency with Test suite tools such as BugZilla or TestRail
• Software and Product Development Life Cycle experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 6 or more years of experience in a related field

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace engineering, aviation technology, or UAS technology
• Previous experience with Atlassian based products such as Jira and Confluence
• Proficiency with PX4, Ardupilot, Mavlink and QGroundControl
• Familiarity with Controls, Robotics, Microcontrollers, Android Operating Systems, and Networking
• Experience with WebODM, UgCS, or Pix4D
• Familiarity with the FAA Drone Zone, LAANC, Drone NOTAMs and Waivers

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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