Software QA Automation Engineer, II

Worker Type Regular Job  Description Summary The  Software QA Automation Engineer II designs automated solutions to systematically verify mission systems software and helps maintain robust test infrastructure. In this role, one regularly collaborates with the development team and the system test team while operating with 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 isolated component, 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 needs, benchmarks and goals of manual & automation work Applies QA practices, procedures, standards and reporting

Supports the bug reporting and review process; helps identify and track software risks

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 test software and automation for embedded, networked, and mission systems software

Partners with resources as needed to validate software with project time line Mentors entry level team members on QA/QC concepts, methodologies and 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):

Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or 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., Git Lab)
Experienced performing code reviews and mentoring team members on automation concepts and best practices

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. (20%)Other Qualifications & Desired

Competencies:

Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

Champions quality by forging influential relationships across QA, development, product, Dev Ops, 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 determine appropriate 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 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 one's 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 (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) required.

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental…