Pdwcareers
Senior Software QA Engineer
Huntsville, AL · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
PythonCI/CDLinuxCybersecurityPlaywrightpytestTest AutomationCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking
About the role
- This position reports to the Software Quality Assurance Engineering Manager.
- Define and execute quality checkpoints across development, integration, and release phases to ensure reliable validation of software and integrated system behavior.
Responsibilities
- Drive and contribute to the design, implementation, and refinement of QA processes to support high-quality software and system delivery.
- Develop and execute test strategies across bench, simulation (SITL), and flight test environments, including manual and automated testing, to validate product functionality, performance, and system behavior.
- Analyze defects, test escapes, and process inefficiencies; perform root cause analysis; and support corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with firmware, ground control, embedded, production, and flight test teams to align on quality goals and resolve issues efficiently.
- Create and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, validation procedures, bug reports, and best practices.
- Acquire and maintain deep system and product expertise, leveraging that knowledge to develop efficient test strategies and provide authoritative input on software release readiness.
- Experience developing and maintaining Python-based test scripts, automation tools, and QA utilities.
- Proficient in modern test automation tools such as PyTest, Playwright, or similar, and comfortable building automation for validation, regression, and CI/CD integration.
- Performance Drone Works (PDW) builds technologies for the warfighter, by the warfighter.
- Born out of the Drone Racing League, our roots are competitive, our mindset is tactical, and our mission is clear: deliver purpose-built unmanned systems to those who serve.
Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment.
- Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.
- Experience with TestRail or similar test management platforms, including test case management and results tracking.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Experience with RF communications, video/FPV systems, or other distributed/real-time systems.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds.
Nice to have
- Preferred Hands-on experience with UAV systems, including PX4/QGroundControl-based platforms.
Skills
- Mentor junior QA engineers and share best practices for testing tools, workflows, and methodologies.
Benefits
- Identify opportunities to improve QA practices, test coverage, and product reliability by applying current industry practices, test methodologies, and relevant standards.
Company info
- Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance
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