Location: Houston, TX (On-Site) Department: Engineering / QA About Paladin Drones

Paladin is revolutionizing public safety with autonomous drone technology. Our mission? To be on the frontline of emergencies within 90 seconds. When someone dials 911, our drones take flight, providing first responders with a real-time overhead view of the situation, amplifying their situational awareness and hastening response times. Leveraging LTE for unlimited range and control, our drones currently answer the call of duty over 1000 times weekly across multiple cities and states.

Our vision is ambitious: within the next decade, our technology will be an essential tool for first responders in every city worldwide. As a tight-knit, passionate, and forward-thinking team, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of UAV tech and making a monumental difference in a rapidly advancing domain.

Role Summary

We're looking for a passionate Junior QA Engineer to help ensure our drone software and hardware systems work flawlessly. You'll support the manual and automated testing of Watchtower, our mobile livestream features, and ensure proper communication with our backend services.

What You'll Do

Test new features and critical workflows in the Watchtower platform Perform exploratory testing on drone missions Reproduce and document bugs found by users or during testing Validate drone hardware behavior under various scenarios (e.g., low battery, signal loss, strong winds) Write and update clear QA documentation and test cases Work closely with engineers and product managers to validate builds What We're Looking For 0-2 years of experience in software QA or a related technical field (internships count!) Familiarity with web applications, browsers, and basic testing principles A curious mindset and strong attention to detail Clear written communication and ability to document reproducible steps Comfort working around hardware and troubleshooting basic tech issues Bonus: Exposure to drone systems, REST APIs, Postman, or browser DevTools Why Join Us? Direct impact on real-world, life-saving technology Hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone platforms and real-time video systems A collaborative team environment with growth opportunities in QA automation, hardware integration, or product testing Work with people who are passionate about solving meaningful problems with autonomy and scale What We Offer: Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, and vision insurance Unlimited PTO and paid holidays Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven, innovative company A collaborative and fast-paced work environment

Join Paladin Drones and contribute to the future of autonomous emergency response technology. Apply today to be part of an innovative team making a real-world impact!

Paladin Drones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.