Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer Scottsdale,AZ

Posted:6/12/2026

Job Category:
Engineering

Position Type:
Contractor

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 company's 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 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.