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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Autonomy Software Quality Assurance... - **Company:** Scientific Systems Company, Inc. - **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Log Analysis, Regression Testing, Software Systems, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Strategies of Testing, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpiv6h ## About the Role + 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Progressive Delivery in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/949-progressive-delivery-in-kubernetes) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)