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Lead Test Engineer

Job in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85261, USA
Listing for: Contract Professionals, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65 USD Hourly USD 65.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lead Test Engineer – Tactical Communications

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ

Up to $65/hour

Position Overview

Seeking a Lead Test Engineer to support tactical communications and embedded systems programs. This role leads integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) efforts for mission‑critical systems within the Unified Testing Framework (UTF) environment. You will oversee test engineering teams and ensure embedded hardware/software systems meet performance, reliability, and security requirements for advanced defense technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of integration and test engineers, providing mentorship and technical direction
  • Develop and maintain test strategies for embedded systems
  • Architect test automation frameworks and validation solutions
  • Design and execute system‑level test plans and procedures
  • Develop automated test scripts using Python (3.9+)
  • Coordinate hardware, firmware, and software integration testing
  • Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and testing assessments
  • Implement verification & validation (V&V) methodologies
  • Support Agile development and CI/CD testing pipelines
  • Maintain test documentation, procedures, and reporting
Required Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
  • Experience leading engineering or test teams (3–5 members)
Key Technical Skills
  • Python programming (object‑oriented) and scripting
  • Test automation frameworks
  • Hardware/software integration testing
  • Experience with signal analyzers, signal generators, or USRP test equipment
  • Knowledge of CI/CD and automated testing pipelines
  • Experience with embedded systems development and testing
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with tactical communications or RF systems
  • Experience in defense or aerospace programs
  • Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools
Work Environment
  • Fully onsite
  • Location:

    Scottsdale, AZ
Citizenship Requirement
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
  • No third‑party applicants will be considered. If you are a third‑party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
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