Senior Software QA Engineer, Aviation

Flock•Atlanta, GA

3d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Engineer to drive the quality, safety, and scale of our Drone as a First Responder (DFR) systems. In this role, you won't just be testing software interfaces; you will be responsible for the ultimate reliability of our integrated mechatronic systems. You will sit directly at the intersection of physical hardware and cloud-connected software—ensuring our drones, docks, and radar accessories operate flawlessly when a first responder's split-second decision depends on them. If you are energized by high-stakes environments, love digging into raw Linux logs via CLI, and want to see your code directly translate to safer communities, you belong here.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
8+ years of QA, test, or systems engineering experience working on complex safety-critical mechatronic systems (e.g., robotics, autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or aerospace).
Demonstrated experience authoring detailed test cases, structuring test plans, and utilizing test case management platforms (such as Qase) to track execution metrics.
Technical understanding of serial communications (e.g., CAN, UART), computer vision, edge computing, and live data streaming.
Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages to build custom test scripts and modify test automation frameworks.
Mastery of Linux systems, log-level debugging, and using CLI tools to diagnose issues spanning across physical sensors, embedded microcontrollers, and cloud backends.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, challenge architectural designs constructively with data, and navigate ambiguous, multi-disciplinary engineering problems.
Must be based in the Atlanta metro area.
Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification as a condition of employment. Applicants must meet all FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements, including a fingerprint-based background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in drone or aviation systems and/or FAA Part 107 certification.
Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud technologies, including visualization and backend database tools (e.g., Grafana, Sigma, Tableau)
Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo.
Familiarity with aviation safety standards, DO-178C, ISO 26262, or ASTM standards related to autonomous drone operations and DFR infrastructure.
Familiarity with video streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC) and cellular data link performance optimization (LTE/5G) under varying environmental conditions.
Familiarity with cloud-based web applications.

Responsibilities

Perform an in-person evaluation of our existing drone and dock systems in Atlanta.
Remotely control the aircraft, map out existing manual and automated test suites in Qase, and fully wrap your head around the DFR operational context and failure modes.
Take ownership of authoring and executing test plans for active software builds.
Dive deep into our diagnostic tools, utilize software control points and logging hooks to isolate elusive hardware/software bugs, and attend a real-world customer deployment.
Execute the overarching QA validation strategy and HIL/SIL automated test suites for our next-generation Alpha Drone, Alpha Dock, and Dock 3 systems.
Establish automated pipelines that feed test results directly back to Qase and set the formal testing gates that govern our fleet rollouts.

Benefits

Non-accrual PTO
11 company holidays
Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision
HSA match
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
$50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses (via Maven partnership)
Mental health benefits: including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools (via Spring Health)
Caregiver support (via Cariloop partnership)
1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors (via Carta Tax Advisor)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
$150 per month WFH Stipend
$300 per year Productivity Stipend
$750 one-time Home Office Stipend