FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company · 6 hours ago
Senior Software Quality Engineer
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $183K/yr
6+ years expFlightWave Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill an immediate position as a full-time Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. The role involves conducting production testing and evaluation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborating with various teams to ensure quality compliance and efficiency in testing processes.
AerospaceTransportationBig DataData Collection and Labeling
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team, engineers, developers, and pilots to ensure UAS systems are designed, tested, and deployed according to requirements
Create, maintain, and execute test cases within test suites to validate UAS systems against both internal and external requirements
Develop and implement automated testing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy in the testing process
Analyze test results and compile comprehensive reports, including the collection and organization of testing artifacts, to present to stakeholders
Identify and report defects, working with the engineering and development teams to resolve issues and ensure product quality
Estimate testing efforts and timelines to ensure projects stay on schedule
Ensure compliance with all relevant sUAS regulations and safety requirements during the testing and deployment processes
Participate in the design and development phases to provide input on testability and quality
Contribute to the improvement of quality assurance processes and methodologies within the department
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
6 or more years of experience in a related field
Eligible for certification under Part 107
Experience with sUAS platforms, including multi-rotor aircraft or an external pilot from a fixed-wing UAS
Strong technical knowledge of sUAS systems and associated equipment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to the test site multiple times per week
Previous experience with automation of Test Cases
Experience with BASH, Python or a similar language
Linux, Embedded Systems, Radio and Networking
Proficiency with various testing methodologies such as system, integration, smoke, and regression testing
Ability to write reports on testing results and organization of test artifacts
Proficiency with defect tracking tools such as Jira
Proficiency with Test suite tools such as BugZilla or TestRail
Software and Product Development Life Cycle experience
Preferred
Experience in a related field, such as aerospace engineering, aviation technology, or UAS technology
Previous experience with Atlassian based products such as Jira and Confluence
Proficiency with PX4, Ardupilot, Mavlink and QGroundControl
Familiarity with Controls, Robotics, Microcontrollers, Android Operating Systems, and Networking
Experience with WebODM, UgCS, or Pix4D
Familiarity with the FAA Drone Zone, LAANC, Drone NOTAMs and Waivers
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company
FlightWave Aerospace is a division of Red Cat, focused on delivering extended short-range, endurance-optimized uncrewed aircraft for mission-critical operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
United States Air ForceSnowpoint VenturesBreakout Labs
2024-09-17Grant· $1.9M
2024-06-11Acquired
2022-03-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Trent Lukaczyk
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-10-10
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
2025-04-07
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