**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The Sr. Software QA Automation Engineer has extensive experience designing automated solutions to perform software verification and validation of flight critical software. In this role, one regularly collaborates with our development team and flight test team, but also operates with a large degree of autonomy. The Software QA Automation Engineer enables rapid development and continuous integration of software systems onto a large range of unmanned air vehicles. **Position Responsibilities** · Leads in the design, expansion and maintenance of automated testing suite · Defines and plan scope, resource needs, benchmarks and goals of manual & automation work · Defines and implement QA practices, procedures, standards and reporting · Identifies project risks, quantify risk/benefit relationships and provide alternative solutions as well as risk mitigation · Leads and design test plans, scenarios and cases to exercise new functionality & identify breaking issues · Partners with resources as needed to validate software with project timeline · Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors · Mentors less experienced team members on QA/QC concepts, methodologies and best practices · Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors · Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead) · Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** · Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience · Minimum 8 – 12 years of relevant experience · Expertise in C/C++ and Python · Experienced in Software QA automation · Experienced in building and optimizing automation frameworks · Experienced performing code reviews and mentoring team members on automation concepts and best practices · Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.(20%) **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** · Experience with CI/CD pipelines and use of containers to support automated build and test · Champions quality by forging influential relationships across QA, Development, Product, and DevOps · Experience or interest in robotics, autonomous systems, image processing or machine learning · Demonstrates strong debugging / problem resolution skills, and competency in multitasking and handling multiple time critical issues / projects simultaneously · Demonstrates passion to continuously improve and execute tests for a faster and higher quality result · Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. · Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results · 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 · Advanced degree is preferred **Physical Demands** · Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (Constant) · Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) The salary range for this role is: $118,107 - $167,475 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements._ **Benefits** : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. 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. **Who We Are** Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. 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. Agencies of the U.S. 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. _We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. **ABOUT US** At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century. Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable. **Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)**