Junior Software QA Analyst - Computer Vision and Remote Sensing

The Computer Vision and Remote Sensing Directorate at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team in Raleigh, NC operating at the forefront of Computer Vision technology applied to satellite imagery. Our group collaborates with world-renowned university researchers to find innovative solutions to challenging real-world problems. We offer an exciting, relevant career within a stable industry work environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

In this role, you will work in a team-oriented environment contributing to the design and implementation of quality assurance solutions for our Python and C++-based satellite image-processing pipeline that automatically creates realistic, textured 3D geometric models of real-world scenes.

Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute manual and automated testing
• Work with cross-functional teams to define a testing vision/test plan with respect to stakeholder goals and customer feedback
• Implement a quality assurance plan for our satellite image processing product line
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to create test cases
• Support code reviews and ensure the team is creating adequate unit, regression, and system tests
• Identify, record, and document findings and create reports

Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required (green card holders are not eligible for this position)
• Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes, principles, and methodologies.
• Experience in one or more object-oriented programming languages;
• Practical experience in one or more scripting languages; Python preferred
• Practical experience authoring software test functions using test automation frameworks, preferably Python-based
• Experience or familiarity with automating QA processes using a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CICD) platform such as Gitlab
• Demonstrated problem-solving and debugging skills

Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst Education and Experience Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, or a similar technical field with 2 years of relevant experience

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 1,700 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norms. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)