Software Test Engineer

Groupe Kardol; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Germantown, MD, to verify and validate software for a high‑reliability medical device portfolio. The role spans embedded firmware, mobile apps, and cloud apps within an agile lifecycle, focusing on quality engineering and regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have 5–6+ years of testing experience in medical devices, strong QA/QMS experience, and proficiency with Python/SQL, CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years in software testing, validation, and verification for high‑reliability software.
• Experience with medical device quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Experience testing embedded software and firmware for electromechanical systems.
• Ability to translate requirements into effective test plans, cases, and protocols.
• Experience with QMS or document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support verification and validation of software for the medical device, including firmware, mobile apps, and cloud components.
• Review development and testing activities for compliance with requirements and medical device regulations.
• Apply software quality engineering throughout the agile lifecycle to identify defects and process improvements.
• Develop, review, and execute test plans and procedures from use cases and requirements.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for real-time quality monitoring.
• Document test results accurately within a QMS or configuration management system.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and systems engineering to improve deliverable quality.

Skills

Software testing

Embedded software

Regulatory standards (FDA 21 CFR Part

CI/CD

Python scripting

SQL queries

Cloud testing (AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Test automation frameworks

Python

SQL

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on software verification, validation, and testing for a high‑reliability medical device product that includes embedded firmware, mobile applications, and cloud-connected applications. The Software Test Engineer applies software quality engineering principles throughout an agile product lifecycle, ensuring that software requirements, design, and implementation meet stringent medical device standards and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support the verification and validation of software for an electromechanical medical device, including firmware, embedded systems, mobile applications, and cloud-connected applications.
• Review software development and testing activities to ensure compliance with documented requirements, established standards, and medical device regulations.
• Apply software quality engineering principles throughout the agile product life cycle to identify defects, design flaws, and process improvement opportunities.
• Review software requirements to confirm they are correct, complete, and unambiguous, and provide feedback to improve clarity and testability.
• Develop, review, and execute test plans and test procedures based on use cases, software requirements, and established test protocols.
• Assist in updating and adding new test cases to existing test protocols to maintain comprehensive test coverage.
• Manage testing tasks for embedded software and firmware, ensuring thorough functional, integration, and system-level testing.
• Review and refine test methods and test plans to verify software design accuracy against documented requirements and applicable standards.
• Collaborate closely with software development and systems engineering teams to improve the quality of deliverables and to introduce quality-related improvements in the software development process.
• Prepare and review test plans, test data, and test scripts, and conduct system and integration testing across firmware, mobile, and cloud components.
• Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable real-time quality monitoring.
• Document test results and engineering data accurately within a Quality Management System (QMS) or related configuration/document management system.
• Contribute to test automation strategy and implementation to increase efficiency and repeatability of testing activities.
• Participate in the testing and validation of cloud-based data storage and processing solutions associated with the medical device.
• Support testing and validation of mobile applications and other software applications related to the medical device ecosystem.

Essential Skills

• At least 5–6 years of relevant experience in software testing, validation, and verification for high-reliability software products.
• Hands-on experience in the medical device field, including work with relevant quality and safety standards such as ISO and IEC standards for medical devices.
• Proven experience testing embedded software and firmware for electromechanical or embedded systems.
• Strong background in software test engineering, including test planning, test procedure development, and execution of verification and validation activities.
• Experience documenting test results and engineering data within a Quality Management System (QMS) or related configuration/document management system.
• Exposure to or experience with cloud technologies used for data storage and processing, such as AWS, Azure, or similar platforms.
• Ability to review and interpret software requirements and translate them into effective test plans, test cases, and test protocols.
• Experience working within an agile software development lifecycle and applying software quality engineering principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Python scripting, SQL queries, or related scripting languages for test development, automation, or data analysis.
• Experience with software test automation tools and frameworks, including integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to mobile application testing and other application software testing within a connected device ecosystem.
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and its implications for software verification, validation, and documentation in medical devices.
• Experience with validation of cloud-based systems and services, including testing of data storage, processing, and connectivity.
• Knowledge of formal documentation management processes and best practices in regulated environments.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams on large, complex development efforts.
• Motivation to contribute to a growing engineering team working on a major new product development initiative.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment, working closely with a growing engineering team on a significant new medical device development effort. The role involves regular collaboration with software, firmware, systems, and quality engineers, as well as frequent interaction with a Quality Management System for documentation and test record management. Work is performed using modern software development and testing toolchains, including CI/CD pipelines, scripting tools such as Python or SQL, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. The environment emphasizes rigorous quality standards, structured documentation, and continuous improvement within an agile development framework.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.