Senior QA Engineer Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Netanya, Center District (Job ID 6E.470)

Description

Description

As a Senior QA Engineer focused on software and system quality at DRS RADA, you will join the R&D engineering team to drive quality assurance, testing lifecycles, and verification processes for advanced radar and defense systems. This role requires experience and meticulous attention to detail across complex hardware-software environments. You will collaborate closely with systems engineers and software development teams to ensure the highest standards of reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Testing: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and test cases for complex embedded software, system applications, and system-of-systems integrations.
• System Verification & Validation (V&V): Validate system requirements against operational use cases, ensuring strict compliance with defense standards, performance metrics, and customer specifications.
• Bug Management & Lifecycle: Execute bug tracking, root-cause analysis, and defect lifecycles using Jira in alignment with company procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with R&D engineering teams, system engineers, and developers to ensure quality gates are successfully met from early design phases through deployment.

• Education: B.A/B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 3–5 years of proven hands-on experience as a Software / System QA Engineer within high-tech, defense, aerospace, or embedded systems industries.
• Technical Proficiencies:
• Strong background in testing embedded systems, real-time software, and complex multidisciplinary products.
• An advantage, not a requirement: Hands-on experience with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or Java).
• Familiarity with networking protocols, Windows& Linux environments
• Toolchain Knowledge: Proficiency with modern ALM and collaboration tools, such as Jira, Doors/ Jama, and Git-based repositories (GitLab/Bitbucket).
• Methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies and structured V&V lifecycles.
• Languages: Good command of English and Hebrew (verbal and written), essential for technical documentation and international interfaces.
• Personal Attributes: Highly analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical R&D environment.