Company Overview
BLADE is a rapidly growing global air mobility platform utilizing a technology-powered, asset light model with unrivaled brand recognition. Blade is focused on efforts to assist the aviation industry in order to accelerate its transition from conventional aircrafts to quieter, cleaner eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) Aircrafts, expand new air mobility routes, grow our network of captive passenger infrastructure, and continue to develop our consumer-to-cockpit technology stacks.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Junior QA Engineer to help ensure the quality and reliability of BLADE's platform, including web applications, backend systems, and mobile integrations. This is an entry-level, full-time role with strong growth potential. You'll work closely with engineers and product managers to test features, identify issues, and support releases across production-critical systems.
What You'll Learn:
- How to test production-critical systems used in real-world operations
- How modern web + mobile platforms are built and released
- Exposure to Rails-based and Flutter systems, cloud platforms, and deployment workflows
- Foundations for growth into QA automation, SDET, or engineering roles
Why This Role:
- Real responsibility early - your work directly impacts production quality
- Close collaboration with experienced engineers
- Fast learning environment with clear growth path
Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases for new features and existing functionality
- Perform end-to-end testing of core user flows (e.g., booking, operations tools)
- Test web applications, APIs, and mobile-integrated workflows
- Identify, document, and clearly communicate bugs and inconsistencies
- Assist in regression testing during release cycles
- Work with engineers to reproduce issues and validate fixes
- Help maintain test cases, checklists, and QA documentation
- Participate in staging testing before releases
- Learn and contribute to basic test automation efforts over time
Required
- Bachelor's degree is required (Computer Science degree is preferred)
- 0-2+ years of experience in QA, software testing, or a technical field (internships count)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured testing processes
- Curious mindset and willingness to learn how systems work end-to-end
- Ability to clearly communicate issues and ask good questions
- Comfortable working with web apps and basic technical tools
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Desired
- Exposure to QA tools or platforms (e.g., Rainforest QA)
- Basic understanding of APIs or backend systems
- Familiarity with mobile apps and how they interact with backend services
- Some exposure to command line tools, Postman, or browser dev tools
- Interest in automation or software development
EEO
This is a full-time, onsite position at our headquarters in Hudson Yards.
Compensation at BLADE is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) within Joby Aviation. The target base pay for this position is $80,759 - $104,511/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.BLADE also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
BLADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME