Senior Test Engineer Computer/Software Waltham, MA

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Test Engineer to lead verification and validation on complex software projects.

You will drive high-level test strategies, refine requirements, and ensure mission-critical systems are robust and compliant. Responsibilities include authoring software test plans, executing comprehensive test suites (regression, integration, performance, load), and maintaining documentation such as Test Summary Reports for regulatory review.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software testing experience.
• Experience in regulated industries or medical device software verification.
• Deep knowledge of FDA and international standards, specifically ISO 13485, IEC 62304, IEC 60601.
• Strong risk management capabilities including software risk analysis and SFMEA.
• Proficiency with White Box, Black Box, and performance testing; Agile/Scrum experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Define comprehensive Software Test Plans and Procedures across the SDLC.
• Software Verification: Execute regression, acceptance, integration, performance, load, and reliability tests across platforms.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with QMS requirements and customer SOPs.
• Requirements Refinement: Analyze requirements for testability and provide clarity to development teams.
• Documentation: Produce final Test Summary Reports and defect justifications for regulatory review.

Skills

Software testing

Regulated industries

FDA/medical device standards

Agile/Scrum

Test methodologies

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

ICS is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in our Waltham, MA office to work with complex software development projects to define high-level test strategies. In this role, you'll be driving the verification and validation (V&V) plans, implementing quality analysis and refining requirements to ensure mission-critical systems are robust, clear, and compliant. Much of the equipment we test is located in our Waltham office.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Author comprehensive Software Test Plans and Procedures across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Software Verification: Execution of sophisticated testing suites, including regression, acceptance, integration, performance, load, and reliability testing across diverse platforms.

Quality & Compliance: Maintain and enforce strict adherence to ICS and Client SOPs, ensuring 100% compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Requirements Refinement: Actively analyze requirements for testability, identifying gaps and providing technical clarity to the development team.

Documentation: Author the final reporting process, including Test Summary Reports (TSR) and detailed defect justifications for regulatory review.

Qualifications

Experience: 6+ years of professional Software Testing experience, preferably within a professional services or consulting environment.

Domain Expertise: Proven experience in regulated industries or medical device software verification.

Regulatory Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of FDA and international standards, specifically:

ISO 13485 (QMS)

IEC 62304 (Software Life Cycle)

IEC 60601 (Medical Electrical Equipment)

Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to lead risk management activities, including software risk analysis and SFMEA .

Technical Proficiency: Mastery of diverse testing methodologies (White Box, Black Box, Performance) and experience operating within Agile/Scrum frameworks.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent professional experience.

About ICS

ICS blends the art of visual design with agile engineering to help global clients develop "devices that delight." ICS’s teams tackle some of the toughest challenges in touchscreen, mobile, embedded, and desktop applications in a wide range of industries. Come join us and help us deliver excellence.