Quality assurance lead job description

About Us:
Merlin is an early-stage autonomy company, building software to control sophisticated transportation systems. Our mission here at Merlin Labs is to develop hardware and software solutions that deliver the capability for aircraft to fly useful missions autonomously and safely. Our first product will be a certified system to bring automation to existing fixed wing aircraft.

We're backed by some of the top institutional venture capitalists in the country, our headquarters are located in Boston with hubs in Denver, Los Angeles and the Mojave Desert. Come join our diverse, world class team, made up of people from places like Google, Airbus, Boeing, UTC, the US Navy, and the US Air Force.

All of the sky, none of the limits!

About You:
Do you enjoy hands-on testing at the cutting edge of aerospace technology? Do you enjoy fast paced problem solving? Are you self-motivated and have a critical eye for flight safety and flight test details? Do you love the idea of more widely proliferated and safer flying machines, accessible to all? If so, you might be a good fit to lead our Flight Test Engineering team here at Merlin.
The Role: Lead our flight test engineering team in supporting development of our autonomy systems by flying early and often.Develop, and drive the application of, the processes we need to prepare for, execute, and analyze our flight tests.Collaborate with hardware, software, flight controls, integration, and flight operation teams to develop test plans, ensure readiness for test, and drive efficient and effective collection of the data we need to test our systems.Participate in flight tests as needed, both onsite and remotely, including building and approving cards, verifying procedures and software via simulation, serving as test director/conductor, and supporting generation of analysis and deficiency reports after flight .This position may require up to 50% travel to our integration / flight test facility in the Mojave area.
Qualifications:BS in Aerospace Engineering or a related subject.5+ years direct experience with experimental flight test or a combination of equivalent formal training and experience.Knowledge of basic concepts of fixed wing aircraft flight dynamics and control.Enthusiastic willingness to do what needs to be done to help our flight test program succeed, including but not limited to: flying in small airplanes, spending time on site in Mojave, CA during critical testing times, and learning new skills as necessary.Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Bonus:Flight Test Engineer Professional course (National Test Pilot School, International Test Pilot School, or military test pilot school).Experience using software development environments and tools such as Linux, git, and Jira.Knowledge of Python and/or Matlab, especially for scripting and engineering data analysis.Experience with flight controls product development, including testing and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level.Pilot experience/qualification.

Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.

Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, export control and reference checks.

Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

What You'll Get to Do :

Lead group of test engineers providing guidance and expertise Work directly with software engineers and project leads Analyze requirements and technical documents, and respond to the team with questions and insights Construct test scenarios, test cases, and detailed procedures and verifications, connecting these with requirements and driving more testable code Execute tests and report results Understand, build, and document environments needed for testing Research, design, and build automation to streamline various testing needs Work on small teams in an agile software development life cycle to develop, maintain, and enhance diverse software systems Refine and enhance existing test cases and applications to best meet requirement verification and improve operational performance Apply system level knowledge (software, OS, and hardware) and tools to diagnose and describe issues



More About this Role
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Work on various programs dedicated to supporting the war fighter. Contribute to and improve engineering processes Develop and maintain user and administrative documentation to meet customer contract requirements Understand the software life-cycle management and tools Travel onsite to periodically install and test operational systems and updates



You'll Bring These Qualifications
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Education:

Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Experience:

Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience in software development

Required Skills:

Advanced scripting experience in bash, python, or other relevant language Advanced use and experience of Linux debugging and diagnostic tools Dedication to Test Engineering methods and techniques Understanding of software, automation, and tools Understanding of distributed systems and networking Understanding of Linux security and auditing Demonstrable experience with UI automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress or similar) Demonstrable experience with source control (git) Familiar with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Bamboo or similar) Familiar with basic concepts of API testing and associated technologies (rest, json, etc.) Knowledge of compiled languages Active TS/SCI Clearance (or active Secret Clearance if located in San Diego)



These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:


Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes deployments Basic competency with relational databases (mysql, postres) Familiarity with one or more non-UI test automation frameworks Competency in one or more OO languages (Python, Java) Experience developing automation in an Agile team (scrum, kanban) DCGS-N Experience



What We can Offer You
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- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
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- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

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Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $79,000-$161,900. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

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Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

Hardware

+ We are looking for a leader who can drive the development of our instrumentation in parallel to that of the product; someone who can thrive in a dynamic and high pressure environment. The candidate will have a deep understanding of software and hardware fundamentals & a background designing of complex systems.

+ Excellent understanding with the Hardware/ Software architecture and interoperability of a complex systems.

+ Prior experience with one or more of the following technologies: acoustics, touch, display, imaging sensors, motion sensors, health sensors, and Input/Output technologies.

+ Experience in collecting, analyzing and presenting data to senior management.

+ Willingness and ability to travel: up to 20% travel estimate in 8-10 day trips.

+ Prior technical leadership and/ or project management experience.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills including executive presentation.

**Description**

Owning and leading the architecture, design and implementation of calibration of the entire test line for one or multiple products like: MacBook, iMac, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Audio, Smart Keyboards, Apple Pencil, Apple TV, Watch Chargers and various iOS Accessories - starting from pre-concept until mass production. Your responsibilities will also include leading our organization to develop instruments and algorithms, fixtures, infrastructure and diagnostic software to implement calibration and testing processes at the factory for all products across Apple. Working closely with the development teams, early in the product development lifecycle, to define tests for functionalities and performance. Being the main contact concerning calibration, testing and processes for your product. Being the key liaison between our organization and our Contract Manufacturers. Interacting within our internal groups at Apple to ensure that tests are being performed adequately and on time. This includes documentation of tests and developing project plans, specifying test stations and diagnostics for testing product features, specifying/implementing test process control and test data collection.

**Education & Experience**

B.S. or M.S. EE/CE/Physical Sciences with 3+ years of experience

**Additional Requirements**

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