Senior AI QA/Testing

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Telework options

Retirement plan (401(k))

Flexible spending accounts

Performance pay

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced QA/Test Specialist to help build AI-enabled web and mobile applications. You will work with a small team of developers to push web and mobile technologies, ensuring high-quality, bug-free releases.

Minimum requirements include a computer science degree and 5 years in IT testing, with REST API testing and automation framework experience. DoD clearance may be required for some roles, and telework options exist.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IT Testing/Quality Assurance experience.
• 2+ years of end-to-end software testing across multiple browsers and platforms.
• 2+ years of REST API testing experiences.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Protractor JS, Nightwatch JS).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP requests, and basic SQL for backend validation.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear acceptance criteria with product owners and validate requirements.
• Support unit, integration, system, acceptance, performance/load, and automated regression tests.
• Write and apply automated test suites for internal applications.
• Architect and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks.
• Oversee bug lifecycle and root-cause analysis to improve quality.

Skills

QA testing

API testing

test automation

REST APIs

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cucumber

Protractor JS

Nightwatch JS

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.

As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.

When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At Aerospace, we are reimagining how we operate and deliver values to our customers using AI. It is an exciting time to join and help us shape our future. We are looking for an experienced QA/Test Specialist to help us build the next generation of AI enabled web and mobile agentic applications. You will work with a small team of bright and experienced application developers to push the boundaries of web and mobile technologies. The selected candidate will have a broad knowledge of testing and QA methodologies and will efficiently work with software developers, business analysts, customers, and management to ensure high-quality, bug-free software releases.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with product owners/managers and software engineers to establish clear acceptance criteria and validate requirements
• Support all levels of testing: unit, integration, system, acceptance, performance/load, and automated regression tests
• Write and apply automated test suites to internally developed applications to ensure proper operation and free from defect
• Architect, build, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks
• Oversee the bug lifecycle, conduct root‑cause analysis, and advocate for quality standards before product releases
• Recommend improvements to current software development processes to improve end‑to‑end quality of software
• Generate test data and quality metrics for applications
• Create testing guides for user acceptance testing and perform demos as needed

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the IT Test Specialist III:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• 5 years of experience in IT Testing/Quality Assurance
• 2 or more years of end‑to‑end software testing experience with a variety of browsers and platforms: Chrome, IE, Firefox, Safari, iOS.
• 2 or more years of REST API testing experiences
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as: Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Protractor JS, Nightwatch JS, etc.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP requests, and basic SQL for backend validation.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities and a proactive approach to mitigating software bugs
• Experience with Agile development process
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for an IT Test Specialist IV include:

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field
• 1 or more years of experience testing workflows
• Perform business workflow analysis and recommend quality improvements

How You Can Stand Out

• Experience with AI tools- Claude Code
• Experience with DevOps, Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
• User Interface design and testing
• Mobile and Responsive Design testing
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)
• Have an intuition for finding gaps in requirements as well as vulnerabilities in software and systems.

We offer a competitive compensation package

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $33.92 - $62.04 Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results Ways

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.