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Software QA Automation Analyst

AAR Corp. and Careers
Wood Dale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Software QA Automation Analyst - 18158

Description


The Quality Assurance Analyst is primarily responsible for performing manual and automation functional testing for a suite of products. The role will focus on the analyst's ability to understand testing requirements, test case creation, test execution, and reporting test results for assigned projects. The resource will be an individual contributor with strong technical skills across different layers of the Application stack and good communication skills for collaboration with the rest of the development team, Project Management and Product Management Teams

What you will be responsible for:

  • Gather all the requirements by interacting with Product owners and Developers
  • Designs and develops test plan and automation test flow for Digital Applications
  • Depending on specific requirements, writes effective manual (System and Functional) and automated test cases for Regression testing.
  • Experience using Load Testing Software’s like Apache JMeter and/or LoadRunner to measure the Application performance with multiple concurrent users.
  • Able to write complex SQL scripts to verify data from MySQL and SQL Server databases
  • Experience using Postman to test API manually and automate API testing using Apache HTTP or REST assured libraries
  • Performs software defect tracking with appropriate documentation
  • Run Defect Triage calls with Developers and Product Owners as needed
  • Maintain traceability matrix for the Test cases with the requirements to ensure complete coverage of Test Suite
  • Review and analyze post release product issues.
  • Assist in investigation and resolution of support-related customer issues as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


What you need to be successful in this role:

  • 5 years of experience working in an agile development environment as a QA/automation engineer
  • Expertise in planning, designing and execution of complex testing solutions including Functional, Regression, and End to End testing Proficiency in creating test plans, creating, and updating test cases, test data, executing test cases, logging & tracking defects
  • Working knowledge of testing tools such as Azure DevOps or other related products
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Experience using Azure DevOps Test Plan or any similar tool to organize/manage test scripts.
  • Security testing experience
  • Fail-safe Testing experience
  • Azure Cloud exposure
  • Experience with automated Load Testing
  • Bachelor (B.A./B.S.) degree from four-year College or university required; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


    The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:


  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
  • The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $89,000 to $100,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 10% bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Job: Information Technology
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Schedule: Full-time
Overtime Status: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Salary : $89,000 - $100,000

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