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Performance Drone Works

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Full-time

Senior Software QA Engineer

Job description

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment. Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.

Job responsibilities

  • Drive and contribute to the design, implementation, and refinement of QA processes to support high-quality software and system delivery.
  • Develop and execute test strategies across bench, simulation (SITL), and flight test environments, including manual and automated testing, to validate product functionality, performance, and system behavior.
  • Define and execute quality checkpoints across development, integration, and release phases to ensure reliable validation of software and integrated system behavior.
  • Analyze defects, test escapes, and process inefficiencies; perform root cause analysis; and support corrective and preventive actions.
  • Collaborate with firmware, ground control, embedded, production, and flight test teams to align on quality goals and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Create and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, validation procedures, bug reports, and best practices.
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and share best practices for testing tools, workflows, and methodologies.
  • Provide technical input on quality initiatives, release readiness, and validation planning for new features and product updates.

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