Junior QA Engineer

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Position Overview
AV's Titan Division is seeking a T1 Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Software QA team. This entry-level position will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Titan's Counter-UAS (C-UAS) drone detection capabilities through comprehensive testing, validation, and continuous improvement processes.
The ideal candidate will work closely with other members of the QA team as well as software development, AI/ML, and field operations teams to design and execute test plans, perform regression testing, conduct field testing activities, and ensure mission-critical systems meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
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Key Responsibilities
Testing & Validation
•    Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans and test cases for Titan C-UAS software features and releases
•    Define test cases, write acceptance criteria, and benchmark performance metrics for software features
•    Conduct manual and automated testing activities including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
•    Perform end-of-cycle release testing to validate software quality before deployment
•    Execute white-box and black-box testing methodologies to ensure comprehensive coverage
Defect & Project Management
•    Use Jira to report, track, and update bugs, defects, and features throughout the development lifecycle
•    Document and manage test cases, acceptance criteria, and performance benchmarks in Jira
•    Write clear, concise technical documentation and standard operating procedures
•    Ensure thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Field Testing & Operations
•    Conduct field testing activities on a rotating schedule at outdoor locations, working closely with the field operation team to validate system performance in real-world conditions
•    Swap field testing duties with another QA team member to maintain consistent coverage 
•    Operate and troubleshoot hardware during field tests to ensure end-to-end quality control
•    Prepare detailed field test reports with data, observations, and actionable insights for stakeholders
Agile Collaboration & Communication
•    Participate actively in Agile workflow meetings, including sprint kick-off meetigns, backlog grooming sessions, daily check-ins, and sprint retrospectives
•    Present QA findings, test results, and sprint goals during team meetings to stakeholders
•    Collaborate with software developers, AI/ML engineers, and the field operations team to identify system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and align testing priorities 
•    Work with AI/ML team to validate and test detection classifiers 
•    Work with business development teams to ensure customer satisfaction and gather real-world use-case understanding
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Required Qualifications
Education
•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Technical Skills
•    Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and testing processes
•    Proficiency with Jira for bug tracking, defect management, and project workflow
•    Proficiency with command-line interface, particularly Linux/Ubuntu
•    Experience writing clear and comprehensive test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria
•    Solid understanding of both software and hardware systems
•    Knowledge of scripting languages (Python preferred)
•    Familiarity with bug tracking tools and version control systems (Git/GitHub)
Professional Experience
•    Experience with manual and/or automated testing
•    Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile workflows
•    Hands-on experience with test validation, verification, and bug tracking
•    Experience participating in Agile methodologies
Soft Skills & Attributes
•    Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
•    Willingness to conduct outdoor field testing in various weather conditions
•    Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy
•    Comfortable working with diverse teams at a fast-paced rate
•    Adaptable in uncertain and dynamic environments
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Preferred Qualifications
•    Previous experience with defense industry software QA testing
•    Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Python scripts, etc.)
•    Famil