Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Electrical Systems & Software
About The Position
Slate is seeking a motivated, experienced Electrical Systems & Software Quality Engineer to help deliver high-quality software and embedded systems across multiple platforms. The role focuses on quality assurance, software testing, business analysis, and Agile project delivery, while working across functions and global teams in a fast-paced environment. The position supports quality processes and technical standards across development, product management, and manufacturing. It also contributes to product test-drive planning and evaluation, quality approvals, and daily technical and manufacturing operations. Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with a master's degree, or 3 years with a Ph.D.; equivalent experience is also accepted.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the SDLC.
- Proficiency with QA tools such as Jira, YouTrack, and test management platforms.
- Experience with cross-platform testing and bug tracking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain rigorous quality documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with global collaboration.
- Adaptability and willingness to innovate in quality assurance technologies.
- Permanent authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level.
- PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test suites for software and embedded systems.
- Perform functional, regression, user acceptance, and live-environment testing across platforms.
- Identify, document, and track bugs using tools such as Jira, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
- Analyze system requirements and translate them into detailed test documentation and quality assurance protocols.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, business analysts, and other cross-functional teams to ensure product readiness.
- Support the implementation of Agile practices and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Evaluate product performance after release using analytics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain quality documentation, including FSDs, PRDs, and mock-ups.
- Train and mentor new team members on QA processes and tools.
- Minimize risk using appropriate risk-assessment tools and verify the robustness of detection and prevention systems for special characteristics.
- Support development and maintenance of FMEAs and control plans.
- Support the definition of quality processes and technical standards with development, product management, and manufacturing teams.
- Support planning and evaluation of product test drives and quality approvals of functions and systems.
- Provide quality support to technical and manufacturing teams and drive or support daily operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
