Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Kela is a secure, open platform enabling rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems in service of Western defense. Designed and battle-tested by Israeli innovators, Kela ensures the West meets today’s frontline challenges and evolves with tomorrow’s innovations.

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join us and take ownership of quality across complex, system-level products. This role is highly hands-on and goes beyond traditional testing - it involves working with physical setups, Linux-based systems, networking, and multi-device integrations. You will work closely with QA, R&D and Product teams to design, execute, and improve testing strategies for products that operate in real-world environments.

**The position involves on-site work in one of our sites- Gan Shomron**

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive Test Plans and Test Summary reports.
• Design and execute end-to-end, system, and integration tests across software, hardware, and network components.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot physical test setups.
• Perform manual testing on Linux-based systems, with strong proficiency in Kubernetes.
• Validate network behavior (protocols, connectivity, latency, failure scenarios, traffic analysis).
• Investigate complex bugs and perform root cause analysis across multiple layers (OS, network, physical devices).
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to improve testability and system reliability.
• Define and improve QA processes, test plans, and quality metrics for system-level testing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, with senior-level ownership
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux (CLI, system debugging, services, file system, logs)
• Experience in designing and executing end-to-end, system, and integration tests across software, hardware, and network components.
• Proven ability to work with physical setups or lab environments
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, VPNs)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and lead quality efforts end-to-end

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with test automation frameworks or scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).