Software Quality Engineer, Saronic

• This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are passionate about software testing, automation, and real-world deployment
• 2+ years of professional or internship/co-op experience in software QA, automation, software engineering, or DevOps
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience in hands-on QA or project work
• Proficiency in Python and/or Rust
• Hands-on experience with at least one automated testing framework (e.g., PyTest, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)
• Strong understanding of version control systems (Git), basic networking, and software testing fundamentals
• Comfortable working in Linux or macOS terminal environments
• Must be a US Persons

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Software Quality Engineer to join our growing QA team and help ensure the reliability of both the mission-critical web-based operator interfaces and the backend services that power our autonomous systems
• In this role, you’ll work across the software lifecycle — from writing test cases and building test infrastructure to participating in live sea trials
• Design and maintain manual and automated test cases using tools like Xray, TestRail, or Testiny
• Automate end-to-end UI testing flows with Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
• Develop API and integration tests in Python (PyTest) or using Rust-based test harnesses for REST/gRPC services
• Run Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulations and perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing on bench test rigs and prototype vessels
• Integrate tests into our GitHub Actions-based CI pipeline and monitor nightly test regressions
• Participate in field testing and sea trials (approx. 5–15% travel), collecting diagnostic data and validating fixes
• Contribute to improvements in test infrastructure, coverage, metrics, and DevSecOps practices as your experience grows