Senior Software Test Engineer

Pharmaceutical Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm is searching for a Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer. The role involves defining and driving the test strategy for hardware-integrated systems and demands a strong leadership mindset. Candidates should possess over 8 years of experience in software testing, particularly in regulated environments like the FDA. The ideal applicant will excel in translating customer requirements into compliance-driven validation solutions while promoting quality across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing for hardware-integrated or embedded systems.
• Strong experience in Verification & Validation (V&V).
• Experience in FDA, FAA, or other regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test and validation strategy.
• Translate customer requirements into technical validation solutions.
• Own, build, and prioritize the team backlog; define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Lead Program Increment (PI) planning and coordinate cross-team dependencies.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and promote built-in quality.

Skills

Software testing

Verification & Validation (V&V)

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer to serve as the Product Owner for Test, responsible for defining and driving the overall testing strategy for hardware-integrated systems. This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong technical depth and the ability to translate customer needs into robust validation solutions.

The ideal candidate is a thought leader who can drive quality from a systems perspective—not a tactical/manual tester.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test and validation strategy
• Translate customer requirements into technical validation solutions
• Own, build, and prioritize the team backlog; define user stories and acceptance criteria
• Lead Program Increment (PI) planning and coordinate cross-team dependencies
• Formally approve features and user stories based on defined “Definition of Done”
• Ensure compliance with FDA / regulated environment standards
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and promote built-in quality
• Present technical findings and project results to diverse stakeholder groups

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing for hardware-integrated or embedded systems
• Strong experience in Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Experience in FDA, FAA, or other regulated environments
• Strong leadership and Product Owner mindset
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills