Senior Software QA Engineer, Aviation

Flock Safety

Senior Software QA Engineer ensuring reliability of Drone as a First Responder systems. Working on complex safety-critical systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Quality Assurance and Systems Engineering for safety-critical mechatronic systems, with strong proficiency in Python and Linux. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and establish automated testing pipelines for drone systems.

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Quality Assurance EngineeringMechatronic Systems TestingPython ScriptingLinux Systems MasteryTest Case Management

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceTest Case AuthoringTest Plan StructuringSerial CommunicationsComputer VisionEdge ComputingLive Data StreamingLog-Level DebuggingCustom Test ScriptsAutomated Testing Frameworks

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipProblem SolvingData-Driven Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

QaseAWSGrafanaSigmaTableauGazebo

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Certification

Industry Keywords

Drone SystemsAutonomous VehiclesAerospaceAviation Safety StandardsDO-178CISO 26262ASTM StandardsVideo Streaming ProtocolsCellular Data Link Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGrafanaLinuxPythonTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the quality, safety, and scale of our Drone as a First Responder (DFR) systems.
Test software interfaces and ensure reliability of integrated mechatronic systems.
Work at the intersection of physical hardware and cloud-connected software.
Ensure drones, docks, and radar accessories operate flawlessly when needed by first responders.
Evaluate existing drone and dock systems in Atlanta within the first 30 days.
Author and execute test plans for active software builds in the next 60 days.
Execute overarching QA validation strategy and establish automated testing pipelines for next-generation systems beyond 90 days.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
8+ years of QA, test, or systems engineering experience working on complex safety-critical mechatronic systems (e.g., robotics, autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or aerospace).
Demonstrated experience authoring detailed test cases, structuring test plans, and utilizing test case management platforms (such as Qase) to track execution metrics.
Technical understanding of serial communications (e.g., CAN, UART), computer vision, edge computing, and live data streaming.
Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages to build custom test scripts and modify test automation frameworks.
Mastery of Linux systems, log-level debugging, and using CLI tools to diagnose issues spanning across physical sensors, embedded microcontrollers, and cloud backends.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, challenge architectural designs constructively with data, and navigate ambiguous, multi-disciplinary engineering problems.
Experience in drone or aviation systems and/or FAA Part 107 certification (nice-to-have).
Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud technologies, including visualization and backend database tools (e.g., Grafana, Sigma, Tableau) (nice-to-have).
Familiarity with simulation tools such as Gazebo (nice-to-have).
Familiarity with aviation safety standards, DO-178C, ISO 26262, or ASTM standards related to autonomous drone operations and DFR infrastructure (nice-to-have).
Familiarity with video streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC) and cellular data link performance optimization (LTE/5G) under varying environmental conditions (nice-to-have).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.
Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.