Engineering Jobs in Dixon California

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KUIU is obsessed with engineering the world's most innovative performance hunting gear. Our founder, Jason Hairston, had a vision for hunting gear that pushed the boundaries of performance, ultralight weight, and technology development. KUIU lives that vision every day with our customers and employees.

As the QA Lead, this role is responsible for ensuring that all technology systems and digital experiences are thoroughly tested, reliable, and defect-free. Operating within a small, agile team, KUIU seeks a technically skilled quality assurance professional to champion QA excellence, proactively identify issues, and drive swift resolution to maintain high standards of performance and user satisfaction.

As a direct-to-consumer brand, KUIU expects to be on the leading edge of creating compelling digital experiences that deliver high user satisfaction, engagement, and conversion while delivering great insights to guide real-time decisions across the business. The right candidate for this role will have a bias for action and problem-solving that reflects the real-time needs of a customer-obsessed brand committed to delivering results every day.

Role Summary

As the QA Lead, this role is responsible for ensuring that all technology systems and digital experiences are thoroughly tested, reliable, and defect-free. Operating within a small, agile team, KUIU seeks a technically skilled quality assurance professional to champion QA excellence, proactively identify issues, and drive swift resolution to maintain high standards of performance and user satisfaction.

This role is expected to leverage AI-assisted tools and automation to scale QA impact, accelerate delivery, and improve quality outcomes without linear headcount growth.

Role and Responsibilities

KUIU seeks a QA Professional with Direct-to-Consumer retail experience. Reporting to the SVP of IT, the QA Lead will:

●           Drive quality assurance strategy, planning, and execution across our technology ecosystem, using AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency, coverage, and release confidence.

●           Lead QA efforts with support of third-party development partners, fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.

●           Define, implement, and refine testing standards, processes, and best practices, including the adoption of AI-enabled testing and analysis capabilities.

●           Develop and maintain automated and manual test frameworks for web, mobile, POS, and backend systems, leveraging AI-assisted test generation, test maintenance, and regression optimization where appropriate.

●           Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and IT teams to align testing efforts with business goals, using AI-driven insights to identify risk areas and prioritize testing efforts.

●           Ensure high-quality releases through rigorous functional, regression, performance, and security testing, augmented by AI-driven analysis to identify defects earlier in the development lifecycle.

●           Log, track, and manage defect resolution through tools like Jira and other test management systems, using AI to detect defect patterns, root causes, and systemic quality risks.

●           Provide visibility into quality metrics and release health to stakeholders across the organization, leveraging AI-generated insights to communicate risk, trends, and release readiness.

●           Ensure adherence to QA SOPs and lead training/coaching initiatives where necessary, including upskilling teams on effective use of AI-assisted QA tools.

Professional Qualifications

●     Excellent knowledge of IT systems

●     3+ years of quality assurance experience with at least 2 years in a lead or management role.

●     Experience working in direct-to-consumer ecommerce environments (Shopify/Netsuite/Celigo a plus).

●     Demonstrated experience in test automation (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), with experience incorporating AI-assisted testing or analysis tools strongly preferred.

●     Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including modern approaches that leverage AI to improve effectiveness and speed.

●     Proficiency in creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and cases, including the use of AI to accelerate test creation and maintenance.

●     Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

●     BSc/BA in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

●     Experience supporting global QA efforts across in-house, outsourced, and remote teams.

●     Familiarity with ITIL, PCI, and general compliance practices is a plus.

●     Demonstrated experience evaluating, implementing, or operationalizing AI-assisted tools to enhance QA productivity and quality outcomes.

Personal Characteristics 

●     Proactive communicator that defaults to transparency.

●     Execution-focused operator with a strong bias toward results.

●     Collaborative and effective at building cross-functional relationships.

●     Passionate about delivering a flawless customer experience through technical excellence.

●     Positive, can-do attitude and energized by problem-solving.

●     A self-starter who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments.

●     Forward-thinking and curious, with a strong bias toward using AI to scale impact, automate repetitive work, and enable faster, higher-quality decision-making.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.