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.

• 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.
• Lead 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 company 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.
• Develop ROMs in accordance with execution of requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews per process.

• 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.

• 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.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related science, technology or mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job‑related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job‑related experience.