Key Responsibilities 1 Manual Functional Testing Own and execute end-to-end functional testing of all FW stack features Develop review and maintain detailed test cases and test plans Perform functional regression and integration testing in SITL Software-in-the-Loop Flight Test FT environments Conduct pre-flight and post-flight validation processes Log track and manage defects through structured defect triage 2 Simulation Testing Lead testing on the PTT Unity Simulation platform Create reusable simulation scenarios and validation environments Compare simulation outcomes with expected real-world flight behavior 3 Automation CI CD Pipeline Development Design build and maintain automated test pipelines for FT builds SITL regression suites Simulation validation flows Write and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash Integrate automated testing with CI CD tools such as GitLab CI Jenkins etc Develop dashboards and reporting tools for automated test results 4 Hardware Initialization Bench Testing Create and maintain pipelines for verifying build initialization on target hardware Perform and automate validation of Boot sequences Sensor initialization Hardware-software compatibility Conduct bench tests for firmware validation before flight deployment 5 Performance Resource Utilization Analysis Profile and analyze CPU memory usage Timing latency and cycle performance System stability during SITL and hardware execution Provide actionable optimization insights for engineering teams Technical Requirements 1 Testing Frameworks Robust expertise in GTest C unit testing Strong expertise in Pytest Python unit system testing Experience developing automated test frameworks and regression suites 2 Linux Embedded Systems Solid Linux knowledge shell permissions processes networking tools Hands-on experience with embedded platforms Raspberry Pi NVIDIA Jetson Other ARM-based boards Ability to flash debug and validate builds on embedded hardware 3 Networking Distributed Systems Deep understanding of networking protocols UDP TCP WebSockets Ability to test communication latency reliability and packet flow Understanding of distributed data pipelines in robotics avionics systems 4 Version Control DevOps Strong proficiency with Git branching strategies code reviews Experience integrating tests into CI CD environments Ability to build test automation into multi-stage pipelines Leadership Skills 1 Technical Leadership Architecture Own the technical direction for test architecture automation frameworks and validation tools Design and maintain a scalable automated testing ecosystem supporting multiple hardware targets Perform architecture reviews of system modules focusing on testability performance and reliability Collaborate with system architects to ensure software designs enable robust test coverage 2 Mentoring Team Development Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in Coding best practices Automation strategies Linux embedded debugging CI CD usage and workflow discipline Conduct technical training sessions on GTest pytest embedded testing and networking analysis Provide code review leadership ensuring high-quality and maintainable code 3 Ownership of Embedded Test Infrastructure Lead development of test environments for Raspberry Pi Jetson and ARM-based platforms Oversee creation and maintenance of Hardware-in-the-loop HIL setups Automated test rigs Distributed test nodes for real-time data validation Define and enforce processes around flashing provisioning and debugging embedded boards 4 CI CD Pipeline Leadership Architect multi-stage pipelines for Unit tests System tests Hardware-based regression suites Ensure consistent integration of automated tests into build pipelines across all branches Drive adoption of Code quality gates Static dynamic analysis Automated reporting and dashboards Collaborate with DevOps to reduce build test cycle time and increase pipeline reliability 5 Quality Governance Release Readiness Establish and maintain test policies guidelines and standards for the engineering organization Define Definition of Done DoD and Acceptance Criteria across different modules Ensure software meets reliability benchmarks latency packet robustness CPU GPU utilization Lead root cause analysis for critical failures in production or flight environments 6 Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with Firmware team Flight control team Onboard software team DevOps team QA Testing team Serve as the bridge between development and testing ensuring smooth handovers Represent the team in architecture meetings sprint ceremonies and technical strategy sessions 7 Advanced Debugging Issue Resolution Lead debugging for complex issues involving Multi-threaded systems Inter-process communication Networking anomalies UDP TCP WebSockets Real-time embedded behavior Guide the team in using advanced tools perf strace gdb valgrind tcpdump Wireshark systemd logs kernel logs Drive systematic approaches to failure reproduction on embedded hardware 8 Performance Reliability Engineering Define and execute performance test strategies Network throughput Latency profiling Resource monitoring CPU memory I O Optimize distributed data pipelines for heavy workloads e g telemetry camera feeds sensor fusion Provide guidance on improving embedded system stability and resilience 9 Process Leadership Documentation Ensure engineering processes are followed consistently branching reviews documentation Maintain high-quality documentation for Test frameworks Embedded debug procedures CI CD workflows Release qualification steps Contribute to long-term test strategy and roadmap planning 10 Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Product Owners and Project Managers on test timelines and risk assessment Communicate test coverage progress status and release risks to management and cross-functional teams Represent the testing automation function during customer reviews or audits