Software QA Automation Engineer III

avav; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Florida invites a Software QA Automation Engineer III to design automated validation solutions. You will collaborate with the development team, while maintaining substantial autonomy to improve quality across local, networked, cloud-based software.

Responsibilities include expanding the automation suite, defining scope and benchmarks, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring robust QA practices. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Software QA automation.
• Experience building and optimizing automation frameworks.
• Experience performing code reviews and mentoring team members on automation concepts and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design automated testing solutions and expand the testing suite.
• Plan scope, resources, benchmarks and goals for automation work.
• Define QA practices, standards and reporting.
• Mentor team members on QA concepts and best practices.

Skills

Software QA automation

Automation frameworks

Code reviews & mentoring

5-8 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Software QA Automation Engineer III designs automated solutions to perform applicable software validations. In this role, one regularly collaborates with our development team but also operates with a large degree of autonomy.

Position Responsibilities

• Participates in the design, expansion and maintenance of the automated testing suite.
• Defines and plans scope, resource needs, benchmarks and goals of manual & automation work.
• Defines and implements QA practices, procedures, standards and reporting.
• Identifies project risks, quantifies risk/benefit relationships and provides alternative solutions and risk mitigation.
• Designs test plans, scenarios and cases to exercise new functionality & identify breaking issues.
• Analyses, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud‑based or Internet‑related computer programs.
• Partners with resources as needed to validate software within project timelines.
• Mentors less experienced team members on QA/QC concepts, methodologies and best practices.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Software QA automation.
• Experience building and optimizing automation frameworks.
• Experience performing code reviews and mentoring team members on automation concepts and best practices.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Champions quality by forging influential relationships across QA, Development, Product, and DevOps.
• Demonstrates strong debugging/problem‑resolution skills, and competency in multitasking and handling multiple time‑critical issues/projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates passion for continuously improving and executing tests for faster and higher quality results.
• Is an experienced professional with a full understanding of one’s area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (constant).
• Requires sitting and standing for long periods, talking, hearing, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• May be required to travel within the Continental U.S. (20%).

Clearance Level

No Clearance.

Salary Range

$91,000 - $138,750.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license. Certain positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

EEO Statement

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.

Application Notes

Principal candidates only need to apply. NO agencies please.