QA Engineer

Paladin Drones

$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in software QA or a related technical field
  • Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, including test design and defect tracking
  • Hands-on experience with Postman and browser automation tools
  • Excellent communication skills advocating for product quality
  • Familiarity with drones and hardware/software integration is a plus
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks like Playwright is a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain detailed test cases for software and hardware systems
  • Lead testing efforts for critical software releases
  • Write and execute automated tests using Postman and browser tools
  • Maintain a growing library of regression tests for hardware and APIs
  • Investigate and document complex bugs with logs and root cause analyses
  • Coordinate with engineering and FlightOps teams for integration testing
  • Proactively identify edge cases to enhance platform robustness

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Growth opportunities within a mission-driven company
  • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
Location: Onsite

Role Summary

We're looking for a Mid-Level QA Engineer to elevate quality standards across our drone hardware and software systems. You will own critical QA areas from writing detailed test cases and regression suites to expanding automated test coverage helping ensure our products deliver reliable, life-saving performance.

What You'll Do
  • Design, write, and maintain detailed test cases for our software and hardware stack
  • Lead testing efforts for releases involving flight control logic, video latency, or UI changes
  • Write and execute automated tests using Postman or browser-based tools (e.g., Playwright)
  • Help maintain a growing library of regression tests covering hardware and backend APIs
  • Investigate and document complex bugs with logs, reproduction steps, and root cause analysis
  • Coordinate closely with engineering and FlightOps teams for hardware-software integration testing
  • Proactively discover new edge cases to strengthen and solidify our platform

What We're Looking For
  • 2-4 years of experience in software QA or a related technical field
  • Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, including test design, defect tracking, and regression testing
  • Hands-on experience with Postman, browser DevTools, and basic scripting or automation frameworks
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong advocate for product quality
  • Familiarity with drones, live video streaming, or hardware/software integration is a plus
  • Bonus: Experience writing automated tests in Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven, innovative company
  • A collaborative and fast-paced work environment

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