Software Test Engineer

Actalent; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Contract Test Engineer for Medical Imaging System Verification in Issaquah, WA. You will design and execute tests, perform deep exploratory testing, and analyze complex system behaviors to ensure reliability in a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include creating test cases, managing defects in Azure DevOps, and reporting with clear traceability to requirements. This contract role emphasizes compliance and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in software and system testing for regulated environments.
• Strong exploratory testing and defect documentation skills.
• Ability to design effective test cases and analyze logs.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps for work items and test artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document software and system verification for medical imaging products.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover defects and usability issues.
• Design test cases using boundary value analysis and risk-based testing.
• Create and manage defects, tasks, and test artifacts in Azure DevOps.
• Develop queries and dashboards to support test execution and reporting.
• Analyze Windows logs and diagnostic traces to troubleshoot failures.
• Investigate issues, reproduce defects, and provide root-cause evidence.
• Test WiFi and wireless connectivity, including roaming and recovery.
• Support regression, integration, and system verification testing.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Development, and Verification teams.
• Maintain detailed test documentation and traceability to requirements.
• Apply verification methodologies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Exploratory testing

Defect investigation

Azure DevOps

Test documentation

Wireless testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Contract Test Engineer Medical Imaging System VerificationJob Description

This contract role focuses on software and system-level verification for advanced medical imaging products. You will design and execute tests, perform deep exploratory testing, and analyze complex system behaviors to ensure the reliability and safety of medical imaging software in a regulated environment. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will play a key role in validating features, identifying defects, and supporting continuous improvement of imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document software and system-level verification activities for medical imaging products.
• Perform thorough exploratory testing to uncover defects, usability issues, and edge-case scenarios.
• Design effective test cases using established test design techniques such as boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and risk-based testing.
• Create, update, and manage defects, tasks, test artifacts, and requirements within Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Develop and maintain Azure DevOps queries, dashboards, and work item tracking to support test execution and reporting.
• Analyze and troubleshoot software and system failures using Windows Event Viewer, application logs, service logs, and diagnostic traces.
• Investigate issues, reproduce defects, and provide clear root-cause evidence and documentation to development and systems engineering teams.
• Execute and troubleshoot WiFi and wireless connectivity tests, including connectivity, roaming, performance, and recovery scenarios.
• Support regression, integration, and system verification testing activities across the medical imaging product portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Development, and Verification teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain clear, detailed test documentation, including test cases, test results, defect reports, and traceability to requirements.
• Apply software verification methodologies and best practices to ensure compliance with regulated industry standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 35 years of hands-on software and system testing experience.
• Proven experience testing products in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices or medical imaging systems.
• Strong exploratory testing skills with a demonstrated ability to design and execute effective test scenarios.
• Solid defect investigation skills, including root-cause analysis and clear defect documentation.
• Practical experience using Azure DevOps for work item creation, defect management, test plans, and queries.
• Ability to analyze Windows application and system logs to troubleshoot software and system failures.
• Understanding of software test design techniques and verification methodologies, including boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and risk-based testing.
• Experience testing wireless communication features and WiFi-enabled products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for investigating complex system behaviors.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong documentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently when investigating and troubleshooting complex issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with medical imaging systems such as Ultrasound, Radiology, and Diagnostic Imaging platforms.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated software development and verification environments.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and WLAN.
• Experience with test automation tools and scripting for functional and regression testing.
• ISTQB certification or an equivalent software testing certification.
• Strong tester mindset with a passion for finding difficult-to-detect defects and edge cases.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced development environment with cross-functional teams.
• Background in Medical Devices or Medical Imaging Software Verification and Validation (V&V).

Work Environment

This is a contract position within a medical devices and medical imaging software verification and validation environment. You will work closely with systems, development, and verification engineers, using Azure DevOps as a primary platform for test management, defect tracking, and reporting. The role involves frequent collaboration, detailed log analysis, and hands‑on interaction with medical imaging software and WiFi-enabled systems. The environment is fast‑paced and quality‑focused, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, thorough documentation, and continuous improvement of complex imaging solutions. Typical work is performed in an office or lab setting using Windows‑based systems, diagnostic tools, and standard engineering software, with professional attire appropriate for a technical, collaborative workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Issaquah, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Issaquah, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Issaquah,WA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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