Runtime QA Tester II

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry. 

Our Software team is seeking a Runtime QA Tester II to join us in our mission. In this role, the Runtime QA Tester II will collaborate with our Software, Database, and Systems Engineering teams to test our proprietary Image Generator (pc-Nova) through a combination of automated and manual testing. This position is responsible for evaluating new and existing features in the Image Generator to ensure that pc-Nova maintains high frame rates and performs optimally on advanced hardware, including projectors, mixed reality (MR) headsets, and more.

Since the Runtime/Tools QA Tester position requires the use of in-office specialized hardware, including MR headsets and 120Hz testing configurations, the Hybrid Work requirement for this role consists of 2 days per week in-office at the company’s South San Francisco location, while the remaining 3 days per week can be worked remotely from a home office.

United States citizenship required due to restrictions on access to certain data.

• Maintain the software and hardware components of our automated test system.
• Triage automated test error logs and gather additional information to write bug reports.
• Develop test plans and design automated tests using our proprietary test system.
• Perform manual testing on existing + new features for software releases.
• Research and report bugs in JIRA.
• Support test requests from engineers during product development by providing early testing of new features.
• Communicate with other team members across time zones.
• Be a resource for others to learn from about how to use our products.
• Help to document our runtime + integration tools for internal and external users.

• At least 4 years experience with testing 3D graphics applications and/or content creation tools.
• Solid understanding of 3D graphics concepts.
• Good eye that can notice both technical and aesthetic problems with software.
• Proven ability to find bugs during manual testing, research them, and create well-documented bug reports.
• Experience with project management for software using Jira (or similar).
• Experience using command prompts (DOS, bash, etc).
• Experience with authoring test plans and writing automated tests.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills and tenacity to follow through.
• Eligibility to work with export-controlled technology.

• Computer Science background with Python or C++ programming experience.
• Video Game testing experience.
• Experience with flight simulation software.
• Experience with VR or MR headset configuration/testing.
• Experience with Jira, Perforce, Visual Studio, Jenkins, Bash, GitHub.
• Experience writing technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling, GIS, Geospatial or Geotypical content creation.

This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be changed, or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee. 

We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k, 100% employer paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans).

No relocation reimbursement provided.

For more information about our company, please visit www.aechelon.com

Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to hr_team@aechelon.com to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.