Senior QA Engineer

Overview

Aechelon Technology, Inc is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.

• Leads validation for complex systems spanning multiple components and teams, defining test strategy that covers functional, regression, performance, and reliability risks. Prevents high-impact regressions through proactive planning and deep technical triage.
• Creates robust automation and test utilities that materially improve signal quality (reduced flakiness, faster triage, better coverage). Serves as a subject-matter expert who elevates team execution and release confidence.
• Utilizes AI to create automated test cases, improve current process and level up test quality.

• Owns large feature areas or subsystems spanning multiple components, including complex interactions across runtime, tools, data, and rendering. Leads cross-team testing efforts and coordinates quality activities for major deliveries.
• Defines validation strategy for complex changes, including automation approach, performance considerations, and fidelity checks. Acts as a technical point of contact for quality risk and testability discussions.
• Own large feature areas or subsystems that span multiple components across Aechelon products, including complex interactions involving runtime, tools, data, and rendering.
• Leads validation for complex systems spanning multiple components or subsystems, coordinating quality activities across ownership boundaries.
• Define and drive validation strategies for complex or high-risk changes, including test scope, automation approach, performance considerations, and fidelity or correctness checks.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for quality risk assessment, testability discussions, and release readiness for owned areas.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior QA engineers, reviewing test plans, test cases, and automation contributions to ensure consistency, coverage, and effectiveness.
• Identify gaps in coverage, tooling, or process, and influence improvements that scale quality across teams and releases.
• Focus on Tool Development & AI:
• Define and drive validation strategies for complex or high-risk changes, with a strong emphasis on Python-based tool development, including test frameworks, utilities, and data-driven validation.
• Design, implement, and maintain tool and testing technology in Python that replace or significantly reduce manual testing for QA owned areas.
• Utilize AI assisted tools to improve/enhance the automation and day-to-day works.

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Some experience with software testing or quality engineering
• Solid understanding of software development life cycles
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Eligibility to work with export-controlled technology
• Practical experience applying AI tools in QA tasks

• Experience testing 3D graphics or simulation software
• Python, C++, or automation scripting experience
• Experience with CI systems (Jenkins or similar)
• Experience with Jira, Perforce, Git, or similar tools
• Experience writing technical documentation
• Practical experience applying AI tools to QA tasks

We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k, 100% employer‑paid health benefits.

Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize or access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to  to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.

As set forth in Aechelon Technology’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.