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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** ALTEN Technology USA
- **Location:** North Reading, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Maintenance, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), System Integration Testing, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Case, Scripting, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Testrail, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-engineer-north-reading-ma--6c1c1afe-9c6f-4356-8a2e-40d7ef659aae

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
 * 3+ years (mid-level) or 5+ years (senior) experience in HW/SW testing or validation
 * Experience testing robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms
 * Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages
 * Strong understanding of system integration and debugging methodologies, Aerospace and Defense, Atlassian JIRA, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, C++ Programming Language, Computer Firmware, Computer Maintenance, Computer Science, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Federal Contracts, Hardware Components, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hardware-Software Integration, Integration Testing, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Medical Robotics, Mentoring, Outsourcing, Product Development, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Robotics, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Software Testing, Software Validation, System Integration (SI), System Test, Test Case, Testing, Traceability

## Description

As a Test Engineer you will be responsible for;

 * Support system integration testing across hardware and software components
 * Develop and maintain HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) test environments
 * Define and manage requirements traceability and test case mapping
 * Track defects and test progress using tools like Jira, TestRail, or similar
 * Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and reliability standards
 * Work cross-functionally with robotics, controls, firmware, and product teams


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