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Singletonet

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Quality Assurance Company: Singletonet Position Overview Singletonet is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer responsible for ensuring the reliability, quality, and performance of enterprise ...

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AutoStore System, Inc

Software QA Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

## Software QA Engineer, Supervisory Control PlatformApplylocations: Atlanta, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102622AutoStoreTM holds a simple yet powerful ...

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Talent Groups

Software QA Engineer

Salem, OR · On-site

Software QA Engineer Location: Salem, OR 97312 (Hybrid) Employment Type: 4+ Month W2 Contract (No C2C or sponsorship available) About the Role Talent Groups is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to ...

DEKA

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Manchester, NH · On-site

What you will do as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer: * Embed with engineering teams to understand existing documentation practices and automation tools for software design, V&V activities, and ...

Nova Aid

Software (QA) Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and ...

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Danaher

Sr. Software QA Engineer

Downingtown, PA · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

The Senior Software QA Engineer is responsible for driving software quality strategy and test ... Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers through test case reviews, test script reviews, technical ...

Danaher

Sr. Software QA Engineer

Downingtown, PA · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

The Senior Software QA Engineer is responsible for driving software quality strategy and test ... Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers through test case reviews, test script reviews, technical ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior software qa engineer in the United States is $94,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $95,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Junior Software QA Engineers are entry-level professionals responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through manual or automated testing. They work closely with development teams to identify bugs, report issues, and verify that software meets specified requirements. Their tasks often include writing test cases, executing test plans, and documenting results. Junior QA Engineers help maintain product quality and reliability while gaining foundational experience in software testing practices.

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To thrive as a Junior Software QA Engineer, you need a basic understanding of software testing principles, familiarity with QA methodologies, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Knowledge of test management tools (like JIRA or TestRail), basic scripting (such as Python or JavaScript), and exposure to automation frameworks are commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help you excel in identifying issues and collaborating with developers. These skills and qualities are essential for reliably ensuring software quality, reducing defects, and supporting smooth product releases.

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Junior Software QA Engineers often encounter challenges when shifting from manual to automated testing, such as learning new programming languages, understanding automation frameworks, and adapting to different testing tools. Balancing manual test case execution with the time needed to develop automation scripts can also be demanding. However, many teams provide mentorship, training resources, and collaborative support to help junior team members gradually build automation skills. Over time, hands-on experience and collaboration with senior QA engineers can ease the transition and open up opportunities for career advancement.
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Junior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Griffon Aerospace

Madison, AL • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Company Overview

Griffon Aerospace is a trusted aerospace solutions provider based in Madison, Alabama, specializing in the design, development, and operation of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Since 1995, we have delivered over 12,000 unmanned air vehicles to the Department of Defense, allied nations, and commercial customers. We pride ourselves on being a lion-hearted partner, designing, building, and flying the most capable and intelligent aerial systems that give our servicemen an unfair advantage wherever they fly.

Position Overview:

The Junior Software Quality Assurance Engineer will support independent oversight of Griffon Aerospace's software development and verification processes for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Working under the guidance of senior quality personnel, this role reviews lifecycle records, assists with audits, tracks corrective actions, and helps ensure that approved plans and procedures are followed. The ideal candidate is organized, objective, and comfortable working across engineering teams in a regulated aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review software lifecycle records for completeness, consistency, approvals, traceability, and compliance with approved procedures.
  • Assist with software process audits, work-product reviews, and milestone assessments under the direction of senior quality personnel.
  • Track audit findings, nonconformances, corrective actions, and closure evidence to completion.
  • Verify that software baselines, change records, problem reports, and release documentation are properly controlled.
  • Support reviews of plans, standards, requirements, test records, and configuration-management evidence.
  • Collect and report quality metrics, recurring issues, and process-adherence trends.
  • Maintain accurate quality records and support internal, customer, and regulatory audit preparation.
  • Promote adherence to software quality, safety, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0–2 years of software quality assurance, software engineering, testing, compliance, or related experience.
  • Foundational understanding of software development lifecycles, document control, and configuration management.
  • Ability to evaluate records against documented requirements and identify clear, evidence-based discrepancies.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain complete, accurate, and auditable records.
  • Proficiency with common office, collaboration, issue-tracking, or requirements-management tools.
  • Strong organization, judgment, teamwork, and written communication skills.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Internship, academic, or professional experience in aerospace, defense, UAS, embedded software, or a regulated industry.
  • Exposure to DO-178C, AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMI, MIL-STD-882, or internal audit practices.
  • Familiarity with requirements traceability, software testing, change control, and corrective-action systems.
  • Training or certification in quality auditing, process improvement, or software quality assurance.

Job Location

  • Madison, Alabama, United States

Position Type

  • Full-Time/Regular/Salary

Compensation/Benefits

  • Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

US Citizenship Required

  • Yes

Ability to Obtain Security Clearance

  • Yes

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