At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry, celebrating 40 years in 2025! We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring for a Software QA Tester!

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Champaign, IL location. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Typical pay for this position is $45,000-$65,000. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected.

The Software QA tester has a critical role in maintaining the quality standards of our software, and for identifying areas that can be improved. In this role, you get the last look at software changes before they are released, and advocate for the user. QA defends against the inadvertent release of bugs and holds the development team accountable for the quality of their work.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Apply rigorous, scientific testing methods to:
  Verify and document successful completion of new feature development
  Identify and document previously unknown bugs
  Perform regression testing to test whether new development has introduced new bugs
  Evaluate new content for compliance with brand standards
• Configure hardware as needed for testing. Includes, but not limited to:
  Connecting controllers and other peripherals
  Installing/removing GPUs, memory, and other internal hardware components
  Setting up and connecting individual and multiple monitor setups
  Maintain a library of appropriate hardware
• Use strong communications skills to:
  Document bugs
  Propose improvements to the software
  Advocate for the user experience
• When necessary, stand firm when a feature/fix is not ready for release to users
  Monitor and acknowledge user reports
• Develop Procedures and Artifacts for Testing, including:
  Formal test plans
  Systems for tracking test results over time
  Enter and track issues reported by users
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Required:
  2+ years of experience in software testing. Equivalent equipment testing experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred:
  RC Airplane and/or Helicopter flying skills.
  

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Set up and maintain office space
• Lifting of computer equipment
• Lift, move and store test hardware

Benefits and other perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA and FSA options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Internal Rewards
• Discounts on Products
• Additional Coverage such as accident, critical, hospital and pet insurance

Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time. In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.

Horizon Hobby, LLC is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer