Software Test Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Westminster, CO

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support verification and validation activities for software, hardware, and system-level medical technology products. The role supports product development throughout its phases, including requirements and design reviews, risk analysis, defect tracking, and collaboration with systems, software, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams. The engineer develops test methods, plans, protocols, and reports; designs and maintains test equipment and tools; conducts testing; analyzes results and supports root cause investigations; and performs protocol dry runs to improve test effectiveness. The position also contributes to continuous improvement, communicates technical findings and recommendations, maintains accurate documentation, and supports laboratory testing in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, and good documentation requirements. The position is onsite in Louisville, Colorado. The stated salary range is $85,000–$100,000, with the actual offer depending on factors including location, job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop test methods, execute testing activities, and document results in a structured manner.
Experience working in laboratory or engineering test environments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of verification and validation processes for software, hardware, or integrated systems.
Experience with test automation tools and methodologies.
Basic programming experience with Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, or similar languages.
Experience working with multidisciplinary systems involving software, hardware, and algorithms.
Exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare technology, aerospace, or other quality-driven environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute verification and validation activities for software, hardware, and system-level medical technology products.
Create test methods, test plans, protocols, and reports to support product development and regulatory requirements.
Design, develop, maintain, and validate test equipment and test tools used for product verification.
Conduct software, hardware, and system testing to verify product performance, functionality, and reliability.
Analyze test results using statistical methods and support root cause investigations for identified issues.
Execute protocol dry runs and provide detailed feedback to improve test effectiveness and quality.
Support product development activities, including requirements reviews, design reviews, risk analysis, and defect tracking.
Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate technical findings, test results, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with quality system requirements and good documentation practices.
Support laboratory activities and testing in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.