Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Interested candidates, Please share your resume to hr@dawarconsulting.com / kavitha@dawarconsulting.com