Lead Test Engineer

Geologics Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Geologics Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Lead Test Engineer (contractor) to guide a team of integration and test engineers, shape the test strategy for embedded products, and architect robust test solutions validating system requirements.

The role requires strong Python, test automation, and HW/SW integration testing experience, plus leadership of 3–5 team members and collaboration with managers, vendors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field
• 8+ years experience or a Master's +6 years
• Experience leading 3–5 person teams
• Strong Python and OO programming
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD
• Hardware/software integration testing
• Knowledge of embedded test equipment

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of integration and test engineers.
• Develop and maintain the test strategy for embedded products.
• Architect test solutions to validate system requirements.
• Establish test automation, CI, and reporting practices.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and testing assessments with stakeholders.
• Design comprehensive test plans covering product functionality.
• Create automated Python test scripts per coding standards.
• Coordinate HW/SW/firmware integration activities.
• Support AGILE implementation.
• Create detailed test documentation and records.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Embedded systems

HW/SW integration

Leadership

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

8+ years experience or Master's +6 years

Tools

Signal analyzer

Signal generator

USRP

Job description

Engineering

Lead Test Engineer, Scottsdale, AZ. Posted: 6/12/2026.

Job Details

• Job ID#: 16013
• Job Category: Engineering
• Position Type: Contractor
• 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.