Software Test Engineer (QA Analyst)

308 Sentinel Drive, Annapolis Junction, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Execute manual and automated tests to verify functionality, performance, and security.
Identify, document, and track software defects using tracking tools.
Collaborate closely with software engineers to reproduce issues, discuss solutions, and verify fixes.
Perform regression, system, integration, and acceptance testing on new and existing code.
Generate and communicate detailed test results, status reports, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help foster a culture of quality within the engineering team. Basic
Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field 5+ years of related experience.
Familiarity with software testing methodologies and defect tracking systems.
Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
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.
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.

An active TS/SCI with polygraph Salary Range: $83,500 - $208,750 The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Tester / QA Analyst to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating closely with development teams.
You will help drive continuous improvement in our development processes and contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions. Position
requirements and technical specifications to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Assist in maintaining and improving test automation frameworks (if applicable).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.
Note: Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire.
ITAR Requirement: 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”).
requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.