Software & Hardware QA Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

Insight Global; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer I for a 12 month contract to hire, focused on testing software that controls robotic and electromechanical systems. This hands-on role blends software and hardware validation, with significant time spent testing directly on physical equipment.

The candidate will execute manual tests, troubleshoot issues, validate fixes, and document results, communicating findings to developers in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, systems testing, or a closely related technical role.
• Hands-on experience testing both software and physical hardware/equipment.
• Strong manual testing experience, including executing test cases/test plans and documenting test results and defects.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills with the ability to reproduce issues, validate fixes, isolate problems, and communicate findings to software developers.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual tests, including test cases and test plans.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues and validate fixes.
• Document results and provide clear feedback to the development team.

Skills

Manual testing

Hardware testing

Software testing

Troubleshooting

Test documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer I for a 12 month contract to hire, focused on testing software that controls robotic and electromechanical systems. This hands-on role blends software and hardware validation, with significant time spent testing directly on physical equipment.

The candidate will execute manual tests, troubleshoot issues, validate fixes, and document results, communicating findings to developers in a fast-paced engineering environment.