Software QA Test Analyst
Poway, California
Overview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
What makes a successful Software QA Test Analyst at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
Job Summary At General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3), we are redefining situational awareness for the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial sectors. Our innovative platforms—such as Optix, Thresher and Dragonspell—process petabytes of streaming data in near real time, applying advanced algorithms and machine learning to deliver actionable intelligence. Our browser-based applications empower users to visualize, analyze, and understand complex environments across land, sea, and air.
As a Software QA Test Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our situational awareness solutions. Collaborating closely with developers and product teams, you will design and execute comprehensive test plans for enterprise-level applications that convert raw data into actionable insights. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help validate intuitive, high-performance user interfaces that serve a diverse user base.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Testing Lifecycle: Lead and engage in all phases of testing, including requirements analysis, test planning, test case design, test execution, defect reporting, and regression testing.
- Test Planning: Develop and maintain detailed test plans and cases based on user stories, specifications, and designs within an Agile framework.
- Test Execution: Perform manual and automated test runs, analyze results, and report defects with clear reproduction steps.
- Collaboration: Partner with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues promptly.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous enhancement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Agile Participation: Actively contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and five or more years of professional software quality analyst experience. Equivalent professional quality analyst experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on software testing experience in an Agile development environment.
- Testing Expertise: Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, principles, and industry best practices.
- Test Design: Proven ability to create and execute detailed test plans and test cases.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Defect Management: Experienced in using defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), or Bugzilla.
- Automation Skills: Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Jenkins, Hammer, or similar) is a plus.
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
Salary:$89,180 - $155,825
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

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