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Job Title: Software Validation Engineer
Job Description
The Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer will be an integral part of the product test team, supporting a software product with an adaptive therapy feature for the precision Radixact platform. The role involves installing software in a Windows environment, configuring Windows, and servicing the computer. The engineer will create test cases based on design requirements, perform system-level validation and verification test cases, including dry runs and executing formal test cases that they may or may not have written. The candidate should be adept at identifying and isolating defects, writing effective test cases, and ensuring repeatable results. This role is 100% onsite.
Responsibilities
- Install and configure software in a Windows environment.
- Service the computer and ensure proper functioning.
- Create test cases based on design requirements.
- Perform system-level validation and verification test cases, including dry runs.
- Execute formal test cases, including those not written by the engineer.
- Identify and isolate defects effectively.
- Ensure test cases produce repeatable and reliable results.
Essential Skills
- Software testing
- Software verification
- Quality assurance
- Software quality assurance
- Software validation
- Hardware testing
- Test case development
- Test case design
- Requirement writing
- Software test plans
- Software test execution
- Hardware test execution
- Validation and verification
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3 years of experience with creating and editing test plans
- 3 years of experience with test execution
- 3 years of experience with Java applications
- 3 years of experience with isolating issues and problem-solving
Work Environment
The engineer will work fairly independently, writing test cases and requirements, as well as executing these tests. This role offers great long-term opportunities for exposure to the R&D space and the medical device industry.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $45.67/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $36 - $46