Software QA Test Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Software QA Test Engineer for a temporary contract opportunity in Seal Beach, CA. This role will support the testing and validation of software operating in a complex, hardware-integrated environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with both manual and automated software testing and is comfortable setting up test environments, executing test plans, troubleshooting failures, reproducing defects, and working closely with software and hardware engineering teams.

Experience testing software that interfaces with hardware, firmware, embedded systems, or physical devices is particularly valuable.

Why join us?

Opportunity to work on complex software and hardware-integrated systems Hands-on role with exposure to software, firmware, and hardware testing Work alongside experienced engineering and development teams Gain experience with automation, system integration, and advanced test environments Competitive contract compensation Jobot contractor benefits available, including medical coverage Opportunity to make an immediate impact on a highly technical team

Job Details

Responsibilities

Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing Set up and maintain software test environments Develop and execute test cases based on product requirements Test and validate software/hardware integration Reproduce, troubleshoot, and clearly document defects Verify bug fixes and support release/build validation Work closely with software, firmware, and hardware engineers Support automated testing and continuous test improvements

3+ years of software QA, test engineering, or SDET experience Strong manual testing and troubleshooting experience Experience with test environment setup and defect tracking Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bugzilla, or similar tools Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred

Test automation experience with Selenium, JavaScript, Python, or similar Hardware/software integration or firmware testing HIL, embedded systems, or simulation testing experience Windows and Linux environments Experience testing software that interacts with physical devices or equipment Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

This is a great opportunity for a QA Engineer who enjoys hands-on testing, technical troubleshooting, and working closely with engineering teams to deliver reliable products.