SVS Tester (R5985)

Shield AI
Melbourne, Australia
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have cross-platform testing experience and a background in Agile environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with cross-platform testing and Agile experience who can manage test environments effectively
    — “Cross-platform testing experience, including Windows and Linux platforms.”
  • Individuals who can identify and communicate potential project delays early in the SDLC
    — “Complete tasks to an agreed schedule and recognise any likely delays or failures early and communicate them immediately to the Director of Engineering.”
  • Professionals experienced in real-time embedded systems testing and validation
    — “Experience in testing and validating real-time embedded software systems.”

Things to consider

  • Operational testing may involve on-site work in Melbourne, requiring local presence or travel.
    — “operational testing on flights in and around Melbourne.”
  • The role requires a cleared background check as a condition of employment.
    — “Salary compensation is influenced by ... and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to identify and mitigate testing risks during the SDLC.
    — “recognise any likely delays or failures early and communicate them immediately.”
  • Emphasize your experience in setting up and managing diverse test environments.
    — “Proficient in setting up and managing different test environments and operating systems.”
  • Showcase your collaboration skills in improving testing processes and software quality.
    — “Collaborate with other Software Engineers ... to improve software design, testing processes and outcomes.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of fault tracking systems and their application in testing.
    — “Strong knowledge of fault tracking systems.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

Cross-platform TestingAutomated TestingAgile Development

Preferred

Istqb AccreditationHardware-in-the-loop Testing

Stack & domain

Software EngineeringQuality AssuranceTest Case DevelopmentRegression TestingAutomated TestingProject RequirementsTest Environment PreparationHardware SetupDevice FlashingSoftware InstallationIntegration TestingOperational TestingAgile Software DevelopmentFault Tracking SystemsHIL And SIL TestingReal-time Embedded Software SystemsTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingReliabilityProject ManagementCollaborationIstqbDefense TechnologyAutonomy SoftwareAircraftSimulationSynthetic Reality

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

What you'll do::

  • Complete software engineering and quality assurance tasks across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including test case development and execution; regression testing; implementing automated tests; verifying product performance goals and measures; ensuring project requirements are met. This includes documentation of all testing activities and approval matrices of software releases. 
  • Complete tasks to an agreed schedule and recognise any likely delays or failures early and communicate them immediately to the Director of Engineering. 
  • Collaborate with other Software Engineers and Software Quality Assurance Engineers by participating in ad-hoc discussions to improve software design, testing processes and outcomes, and software quality. 
  • Test environment preparation, including hardware setup, device flashing, software installation, software execution, integration testing, operational testing on flights in and around Melbourne. 

Required qualifications::

  • Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent overseas qualification (such as NZCE). 
  • Cross-platform testing experience, including Windows and Linux platforms. 
  • Proficient in setting up and managing different test environments and operating systems. 
  • Ability to analyse and solve complex software engineering problems individually, or as part of a team, depending on project requirements. 
  • Reliable and able to work to project schedules and deadlines. 
  • Experience working in an Agile software development environment, contributing to software solutions and automation frameworks. 
  • Strong knowledge of fault tracking systems. 

Preferred qualifications::

  • ISTQB accreditation
  • Experience with automated testing tools 
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test experience 
  • Experience in testing and validating real-time embedded software systems. 

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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