Software QA Automation Engineer III

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Software QA Automation Engineer III designs automated solutions to perform applicable software validations. In this role, one regularly collaborates with our development team but also operates with a large degree of autonomy.

Position 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

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

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

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

The salary range for this role is :

$81,481 - $115,500

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement :

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee / refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.