Software Quality Test Engineer

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join our Software Quality team in Wilmington, DE. In this role, you will contribute directly to the development and testing of state-of-the-art gas chromatograph and mass spectrometry products and technologies. These innovations provide our customers with trusted answers regarding food and environmental safety, energy quality, advanced materials, new drug discoveries, and homeland security. Your primary responsibility will be to undertake software quality and testing assignments, supporting the software and firmware teams in building our desktop and embedded software technology, which enables our sophisticated next-generation chromatograph and mass spectrometry solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (Software Development, Marketing, Product Support, and global partners) on software development projects.
• Develop and review test cases based on design input information, ensuring design outputs are verified and validated in alignment with design inputs. Design, build, and maintain test suites for continuous testing operations.
• Work with R&D, Product Support, and Marketing to review and understand requirements. Lead the proposal for test plans to cover the project scope and product design requirements.
• Apply risk assessment methodology (based on scope, impact, risk, and system compatibility) to determine the coverage and priority of test plans.
• Collaborate with a technical team to build and maintain a system test environment comprising various instrument hardware, software, and network conditions in the software test lab.
• Execute tests manually or with automation tools, with knowledge of the software workflow and system design. This may require basic knowledge and skills to perform manual sample introductions, interpret chromatographs, and analyze end-user workflows. Lead troubleshooting as issues occur during test execution.
• Document and report defects following the software issue tracking process, clearly communicating test results and conditions to reproduce the defects. Support developers in troubleshooting and verifying defect resolutions.
• Lead and coordinate test execution teamwork with on-site and remote tester resources. Estimate, propose, and update test schedules for project planning and reviews. Create and maintain real-time reporting on test execution progress and status using modern test management tools.
• Lead the maintenance, organization and optimization of the software test lab (layout, instrument, facilities, supplies).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent, in chemistry, software, or other engineering majors.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably involving analytical measurement technologies such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, etc.
• Experience in system tests involving software, embedded software, and hardware.
• Preferably experienced with software and instrumentation solutions from Agilent or similar providers.
• Knowledge of Software Product Lifecycle and Software Quality Assurance processes.
• Experience writing test cases, test plans, and defect reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges collaboratively.
• Experience leading teamwork and balancing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to take initiative and drive teamwork forward.

Benefits

• Full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $135,840.00 - $212,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits.