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Senior QA Automation Engineer(USA)

ExecutivePlacements.com
Warrenton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2026 CLOSED ON 3/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior QA Automation Engineer(USA) position at ExecutivePlacements.com?

Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of worlds most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

With one of the largest listed defense company market capitalizations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fueled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.

About The Role

Were seeking a hands?on Senior QA Engineer with deep experience in software system validation, AI/ML system validation, and sensor?integrated platforms. Youll lead test strategy, automation, and quality governance across Linux?based platforms integrating firmware, intelligent models, and sensors. The ideal candidate is a self?starter who can plan, execute, and deliver end?to?end QA activities independently, while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead QA strategy, automation, and test framework development within CI/CD.
  • Independently plan, design, and execute test cycles across software, firmware, hardware, and sensor integrations.
  • Perform hands?on testing of AI/ML?enabled systems and software with sensors to validate functional and non?functional behavior.
  • Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and DevOps to improve test coverage and release quality.
  • Mentor QA engineers and drive continuous improvement in test processes and standards.

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

  • 610 years of QA experience across software, embedded systems, and hardware?software integrations.
  • Proven experience testing AI/ML models, non?deterministic systems, and sensor?integrated software.
  • Skilled in planning and executing test strategies independently with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and QA governance practices.
  • Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
  • Exposure to HIL, Embedded and/or IoT testing.
  • Experience with Non?functional performance testing, or edge device validation.

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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