QA Software Engineer - Sensors and Effectors (AU)

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a QA Software Engineer to join our Sydney team. You will contribute to the testing and validation of embedded sensors and software platforms, supporting automation efforts and ensuring product reliability across releases.

This role involves hands-on testing, developing and maintaining automated tests, collaborating with software and hardware engineers, and supporting release validation activities. You will work within established QA frameworks and processes while contributing ideas for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Develop and maintain automated tests within existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and execute test cases for embedded software features and integrations.
• Perform manual testing and assist with field validation where required.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate closely with developers and systems engineers to clarify requirements and improve test coverage.
• Support regression, integration, and system testing activities.
• Contribute to improving test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining traceability between requirements, test cases, and releases.
• Participate in release verification and quality reporting activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Software QA, Verification & Validation, or Test Engineering.
• Experience testing embedded or hardware-integrated systems is desirable.
• Strong Python skills with experience using pytest, Playwright, Selenium, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and basic scripting.
• Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on product quality and reliability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable skills

• Exposure to test management tools such as Xray.
• Experience with simulation, mocking, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Basic understanding of performance testing and benchmarking concepts.
• Interest in improving automation coverage and QA processes.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.

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