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AV · 1 month ago

Software QA Automation Engineer III

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Software QA Automation Engineer III to design automated solutions for software validations, collaborate with the development team, and maintain a high degree of autonomy in their work.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Software QA automationAutomation frameworksCode reviewsDebugging skillsTest plans designProblem resolutionMentoring team membersInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's 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

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%)

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”)

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

Preferred

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 one's own interests