Software Test Engineer (QA Analyst)

About

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Tester / QA Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating closely with development teams. You will help drive continuous improvement in our development processes and contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software requirements and technical specifications to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual and automated tests to verify functionality, performance, and security.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tracking tools.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to reproduce issues, discuss solutions, and verify fixes.
• Perform regression, system, integration, and acceptance testing on new and existing code.
• Assist in maintaining and improving test automation frameworks (if applicable).
• Generate and communicate detailed test results, status reports, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help foster a culture of quality within the engineering team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of related experience
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and defect tracking systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Salary Range

$83,500 - $208,750

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

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.

EEO/AA Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, 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 Requirement

This 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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to the definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.