Sqa Engineer

Actalent; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an intermediate-level quality assurance professional to develop and execute test cases for both application and embedded software. The role involves identifying defects, tracking issues in bug systems, and collaborating with developers, hardware engineers, and product managers to ensure requirements are understood and quality is improved.

The role emphasizes a strong foundation in QA practices, familiarity with Linux, Windows, and scripting, and a willingness to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience with test case development and execution for embedded software.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for medical software development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and execute test cases for application and embedded software.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies and performance issues using bug tracking systems and track them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide feedback to improve software quality.

Skills

SQA

Software QA

Manual Test

PowerShell

Linux

Medical Device

Windows OS

Embedded Systems

Embedded Hardware

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

SVN

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Job description

• Develop document and execute test cases for application and embedded software. Identify document and track software defects inconsistencies and performance issues using bug tracking systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers hardware engineers and product managers to understand requirements. Analyze test results provide feedback to engineering teams and suggest improvements to enhance software performance and reliability.

Description

• Develop document and execute test cases for application and embedded software. Identify document and track software defects inconsistencies and performance issues using bug tracking systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers hardware engineers and product managers to understand requirements. Analyze test results provide feedback to engineering teams and suggest improvements to enhance software performance and reliability.

Skills

sqa, software quality assurance, manual test, powershell, linux, medical device, windows operating system, embedded systems, embedded hardware, robotics

Top Skills Details

sqa,software quality assurance,manual test,powershell,linux

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills: - Familiarity with regulatory standards FDA and practices for medical software development IEC 62304 preferred. Required skills to have for the success of this role: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field. - Familiar understanding of communication protocols such as TCP/IP UDP Serial and UART. - Familiar with programming languages such as C C or Python for automation testing. - Experience with version control systems e.g. Git SVN and continuous integration tools e.g. Azure DevOps. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail. - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newton, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Newton,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 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.

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:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.