Senior Software Quality Engineer

FW ACQUISITION INC•Torrance, CA

1d•$132,000 - $183,000

About The Position

FlightWave Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill an immediate position as a full-time Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. FlightWave is a rapidly growing technology company focused on creating world-class system solutions serving a broad range of applications forth design and development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting production testing, evaluation and demonstration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The ideal candidate should have or be able to develop a deep understanding of sUAS platforms, test case execution, test suite organization, test plan writing, writing reports from test findings, test automation, FAA/FCC regulations, and safety requirements. This is a senior-level position within the Quality Assurance Department

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
6 or more years of experience in a related field.
Eligible for certification under Part 107.
Experience with sUAS platforms, including multi-rotor aircraft or an external pilot from a fixed-wing UAS.
Strong technical knowledge of sUAS systems and associated equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to the test site multiple times per week.
Previous experience with automation of Test Cases
Experience with BASH, Python or a similar language.
Linux, Embedded Systems, Radio and Networking.
Proficiency with various testing methodologies such as system, integration, smoke, and regression testing.
Ability to write reports on testing results and organization of test artifacts.
Proficiency with defect tracking tools such as Jira.
Proficiency with Test suite tools such as BugZilla or TestRail.
Software and Product Development Life Cycle experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a related field, such as aerospace engineering, aviation technology, or UAS technology.
Previous experience with Atlassian based products such as Jira and Confluence
Proficiency with PX4, Ardupilot, Mavlink and QGroundControl
Familiarity with Controls, Robotics, Microcontrollers, Android Operating Systems, and Networking
Experience with WebODM, UgCS, or Pix4D
Familiarity with the FAA Drone Zone, LAANC, Drone NOTAMs and Waivers

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team, engineers, developers, and pilots to ensure UAS systems are designed, tested, and deployed according to requirements.
Create, maintain, and execute test cases within test suites to validate UAS systems against both internal and external requirements.
Develop and implement automated testing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy in the testing process.
Analyze test results and compile comprehensive reports, including the collection and organization of testing artifacts, to present to stakeholders.
Identify and report defects, working with the engineering and development teams to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
Estimate testing efforts and timelines to ensure projects stay on schedule.
Ensure compliance with all relevant sUAS regulations and safety requirements during the testing and deployment processes.
Participate in the design and development phases to provide input on testability and quality.
Contribute to the improvement of quality assurance processes and methodologies within the department.
Other duties as assigned.