Senior Autonomy Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineer II
Scientific Systems Company, Inc. Senior Autonomy Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineer II
Scientific Systems is seeking an experienced QA & Test Engineer to design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test programs for our autonomy software and integrated hardware/software systems. This role is instrumental as Scientific Systems deploys it’s software onto multiple third‑party drone platforms and transitions into a scaled, licensed‑software product line.
The QA & Test Engineer ensures reliability, performance, and mission‑readiness through rigorous lab testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop validation, field demonstrations, and data‑driven defect analysis.
You will help shape the quality foundation for a new generation of autonomy products deployed across multiple aircraft manufacturers. As part of the Solutions Division, your work directly impacts real‑world missions, integrates leading-edge research, and strengthens SSCI’s growing commercial and defense footprint.
Essential Functions:
- Design, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, regression, performance, integration, and safety testing for software and hardware systems.
- Conduct hands‑on testing of autonomy modules, sensors, onboard systems, ground-control interfaces, and mission execution workflows.
- Perform data analysis on test outputs; produce clear test reports, defect logs, and actionable recommendations.
- Identify testing risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Support flight test activities in coordination with Field Service Engineers and engineering teams.
- Manage test equipment, simulation tools, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) setups, and bench-test environments.
- Work cross‑functionally with software engineers, autonomy specialists, and integration teams to ensure consistent product quality across multiple OEM platforms.
- Contribute to staffing, test-schedule planning, and future test strategy development.
- Prepare documentation, artifacts, and validation materials for internal reviews and external stakeholders.
- Able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience designing and running test programs for complex software or integrated SW/HW systems.
- Strong experience with test planning, executing regression testing, and analyzing test results.
- Experience working with hardware systems, sensors, or embedded platforms.
- Excellent analytical skills, including log analysis and data‑driven diagnostics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience testing autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience supporting field test/demonstration events.
- Experience with simulation tools (AFSIM, AirSim, etc.).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- FAA Part 107 license a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Salary: $111,000 - $155,000 (Depends on Experience)
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Summer 9/80 work schedule
Skills
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- Do you have 5 years+ of designing and running test programs?
- Are you able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance? US Citizenship is required.
