Sr. Engineer I - Software Testing

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on strategic aerospace technologies

Exposure to full product lifecycle

Career growth in a fast-growing startup

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Testing Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of software applications. You'll be involved in designing test plans, conducting testing, and collaborating with developers in a cutting-edge defense innovation environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or Electronics and 2-5 years of software testing experience, particularly in UAVs or robotics. Opportunities for career growth in aerospace technology are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in software testing (manual and/or automated).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases.
• Collaborate with developers to understand software requirements.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify and log defects using tracking tools.

Skills

Software Testing

Embedded Systems

UAVs

Aerospace Systems

Robotics

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Selenium

Git

Job description

NewSpace Research & Technologies is a cutting-edge startup working at the forefront of defense innovation in India. With offices in Bengaluru and Delhi NCR, we are developing next-generation mission technologies for unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, and persistent aerial assets such as High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS). Our goal is to create scalable autonomy across aerospace and robotics platforms for strategic applications.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Testing Engineer to join our fast-growing engineering team. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, functionality, and performance of software applications across multiple platforms, including embedded systems, GCS interfaces, and mission-critical control software. Experience or interest in UAVs, aerospace systems, or robotics will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts (manual and automated)
• Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to understand software requirements and expected functionalities
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Identify, log, and track defects using standard defect tracking tools
• Create and maintain testing documentation and reports
• Participate in reviews of specifications and technical design documents to provide timely feedback
• Ensure testing coverage across diverse environments including Linux, RTOS, and embedded systems
• Support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices by integrating tests into automated pipelines
• Contribute to improving QA processes and best practices across the development lifecycle

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in software testing (manual and/or automated)
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC
• Hands‑on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr)
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Shell
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework)
• Exposure to version control systems like Git
• Understanding of Linux-based systems and embedded software environments

Bonus Skills (Preferred but not mandatory)

• Prior experience in domains like UAVs, aerospace systems, drones, or robotics
• Familiarity with GCS software (e.g., QGroundControl, Mission Planner) or communication protocols like MAVLink
• Basic knowledge of hardware/software integration testing

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on strategic and pioneering aerospace technologies
• Exposure to full product lifecycle: design, development, testing, and deployment
• Career growth in one of India’s fastest growing defense‑tech startups