Lead Test Engineer

Role: Lead Test Engineer

Client: Defense-Aerospace

Hourly Rate: up to $65/hr (W2 non-benefited)

Length: 1-year contract

Location: Scottsdale AZ

Clearance: Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities U.S. citizenship is required.

Description:

• Lead a team of integration and test engineers providing technical guidance mentorship and direction
• Develop and maintain the test strategy for embedded products
• Architect test solutions that effectively validate system requirements
• Establish best practices for test automation continuous integration and test reporting
• Leading Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and internal testing assessments with key program stakeholders
• Design comprehensive test plans that cover all aspects of product functionality
• Develop automated test scripts using Python 3.9 following companys coding standards
• Implement robust verification and validation methodologies
• Coordinate integration activities between hardware firmware and software teams
• Establish integration procedures that ensure smooth component interaction
• Support AGILE implementation
• Create detailed test documentation including test plans procedures and reports
• Maintain accurate records of test activities and results
• Ability to develop ROMs in accordance with execution of requirements
• Conduct Performance reviews per process

Required & Desired Skills:

• Experience leading 3 to 5 team members holding team members accountable to program milestone execution
• Expert knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming system processes and scripting languages Python
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and methodologies
• Experience with hardware/software integration testing
• Significant experience with test equipment (signal analyzer signal generator USRP)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Outstanding communication skills for frequent contact with managers project teams across the company and external customers and vendors

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
• Familiarity with embedded systems development and testing
• Experience with requirements management and traceability
• Background in defense or aerospace industries
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in multiple technical areas

Required Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related Science Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8 years of job-related experience or a Masters degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

If interested in learning more about this position please email your resume to and I will call back with more information.

Required Experience:

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