Software Engineer I, SQA

THE COMPANY

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons. 

Silvus StreamCaster™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers. 

Wouldn’t you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can provide a rewarding internship that creates a pathway to a fulfilling career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Software Engineer I – SQA position reports to the Senior Test Engineer within the Software Engineering team.  The successful individual in this role will drive customer success by guaranteeing the quality and robustness of Silvus’ StreamCaster software.

This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement test plans evaluating reliability and performance across various interfaces and features.
• Automate tests using various technologies like OpenCV, Selenium, and more.
• Partner with development teams to validate test designs.
• Perform and contribute to the exploration of tests against defect reports, new features, and bug fixes.
• Triage defect reports and collaborate with engineers on their resolution.
• Collaborate with various teams on high priority debugging efforts.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of SQA test stations.
• Adhere and contribute to upholding software usability and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other related technical fields.
• Strong foundational skills in software development with Python, C/C++, or related languages.
• Experience developing in one or more of Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, or Bare metal environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of software testing practices (unit, integration, system testing) gained through academic projects, internships, or personal work.
• Fundamental understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting technical challenges.
• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with test and analysis tools like Selenium, Pytest, Wireshark, and TCPDump.
• Experience with automation and reporting tools like Jenkins or ReportPortal.
• Experience with containerization and deployment tools like Docker or Nginx.
• Familiarity with web browser tools for inspecting network requests or aiding Selenium development.
• Familiarity with mesh networking.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience with electrical or RF instrumentation and design.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Rare local travel, as required by Silvus.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Indoor air-conditioned facility.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests and/or demonstrations in the field.
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