Software Test Engineer

Our client, a leader in the life sciences and diagnostics industry, is looking for Senior Software Test Engineer based in Tucson, AZ.

Duration: Long term contract (Possibility of further extension)

Location: Tucson, AZ

Pay Range: $65/hr on W2

We are seeking a Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer who will serve as the Product Owner for Test
, owning the vision, strategy, and execution of the overall testing and validation campaign. This role requires a strategic thought leader who defines how testing enables product quality and regulatory compliance—not a hands‑on tactical tester. The ideal candidate has deep experience testing software integrated with hardware in regulated environments.

• Define Test Strategy & Vision Own and drive the end‑to‑end
  test and validation strategy
  , translating customer and regulatory needs into scalable, risk‑based test approaches.
• Product Ownership & Backlog Management Build, prioritize, and maintain the
  test backlog
  , author user stories and acceptance criteria, and coordinate cross‑team dependencies in support of
  PI and iteration planning
  .
• Acceptance & Delivery Accountability Formally accept features and user stories using defined
  acceptance criteria and Definition of Done
  , ensuring high‑quality, compliant deliverables.
• Leadership & Collaboration Lead cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, systems, quality, and regulatory teams while advocating for
  built‑in quality and customer‑centric design
  .
• Continuous Improvement Participate in and influence
  Inspect & Adapt events, driving continuous improvement in test effectiveness, coverage, and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication Represent test and validation outcomes internally and externally, clearly communicating complex technical information to diverse stakeholder audiences.

• 8+ years of experience in software testing for hardware-integrated systems
  .
• Proven experience in FDA or FAA regulated environments (medical devices strongly preferred).
• Strong background in verification & validation, system-level testing, and risk-based testing
  .
• Experience operating in Agile / SAFe environments with PI planning and backlog ownership.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

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