Software Quality Assurance Tester

Edge Staffing Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

EDGE Staffing Limited is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Robotics & Product Testing) for an onsite contract in the Greater Boston area. You will join a cross-functional software quality team to perform manual testing, develop test cases, document defects, and support defect resolution across consumer robotics-enabled products.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, problem-solving, and collaboration with engineering to improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/CS).
• 0–2 years of experience in a quality assurance or testing role.
• Understanding of manual software testing practices and familiarity with test automation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and challenging assumptions constructively.
• Working knowledge of digital multimeters, tachometers, and general laboratory equipment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Test a variety of products and execute system testing according to defined procedures.
• Assist in developing test protocols and test cases based on product requirements and new features.
• Document test results, classify issues, and capture supporting photos where appropriate.
• Communicate testing progress, blockers, and discovered defects to the manual testing team.
• Collaborate with engineering and software quality teams to troubleshoot issues and support defect resolution.
• Participate in design reviews, project sprints, and daily standups.
• Support requirements tracing, root cause analysis, fault tree analysis, and defect management activities.
• Help troubleshoot test units and returned products.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and team workflows.
• Work cross-functionally to develop an understanding of the complete product system.

Skills

Manual testing

Test automation concepts

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/CS)

Tools

Jira

Test case management systems

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Python

C++

Digital multimeters

Tachometers

Job description

Position: Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Robotics & Product Testing

Location: Greater Boston area

Employment Type: Contract, through the end of the year, with potential for extension

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Opportunity

The team at EDGE is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to support testing and quality activities for a range of consumer products, including products with software and robotics components, for a client in the Boston area.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys investigating problems, testing how products behave, documenting defects, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve product quality. You'll contribute to manual testing, test case development, troubleshooting, and defect resolution while learning from a cross-functional Software Quality team.

What You'll Do

• Test a variety of products and execute system testing according to defined procedures.
• Assist in developing test protocols and test cases based on product requirements and new features.
• Document test results, classify issues, and capture supporting photos where appropriate.
• Communicate testing progress, blockers, and discovered defects to the manual testing team.
• Collaborate with engineering and software quality teams to troubleshoot issues and support defect resolution.
• Participate in design reviews, project sprints, and daily standups.
• Support requirements tracing, root cause analysis, fault tree analysis, and defect management activities.
• Help troubleshoot test units and returned products.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and team workflows.
• Work cross-functionally to develop an understanding of the complete product system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering/Computer Science.
• 0–2 years of experience in a quality assurance or testing role.
• Understanding of manual software testing practices and familiarity with test automation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and challenging assumptions constructively.
• Working knowledge of digital multimeters, tachometers, and general laboratory equipment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi, or sensors such as infrared and LiDAR.
• Experience testing firmware‑based consumer products.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience with defect tracking tools, Jira, or test case management systems.
• Basic programming or scripting experience in C++, Python, or TTL.
• Familiarity with the CSQE Body of Knowledge.

Who Would Be a Good Fit?

This role is well suited to a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional who enjoys a mix of software testing, hands‑on product testing, and technical troubleshooting. Candidates who are curious, detail‑oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn will have the opportunity to contribute to product quality while building their testing and engineering skills.

WE ARE NOT WORKING WITH THIRD PARTY AGENCIES ON ANY ROLES AT THIS TIME.

PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS FROM THIRD PARTIES.