Software Test Analyst – QA & Validation Specialist

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks a Software Test Analyst to conduct software inspection, testing, verification and validation under general supervision.

You will develop and execute testing plans, maintain test results, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues while ensuring compliance with reliability standards. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field and 2+ years of software quality analyst experience, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems or related field plus 2+ years in software quality/analyst role.
• Strong understanding of software quality analysis concepts and testing techniques.
• Customer-focused with problem-solving ability and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review software design and specifications for testing requirements.
• Develop, modify and execute software testing plans.
• Conduct inspections, testing, verification and validation of software.
• Document tests and assist in debugging and modification.
• Provide feedback to developers and ensure successful deployment.

Skills

Software testing

DoD clearance

Bachelor's degree

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent / team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks a Software Test Analyst to conduct software inspection, testing, verification and validation under general supervision.

You will develop and execute testing plans, maintain test results, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues while ensuring compliance with reliability standards. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field and 2+ years of software quality analyst experience, with the ability to