Software Testing & Validation Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Testing & Validation Engineer in the United States.

This short-term contract role focuses on ensuring the quality, compliance, and readiness of a critical software application supporting a feasibility study in a regulated environment. You will be responsible for validating software functionality through structured testing, protocol execution, and detailed reporting to ensure traceability and reliability. Working closely with engineering and quality stakeholders, you will help confirm that the application meets both technical expectations and regulatory standards. The role requires a strong understanding of software testing practices within controlled environments, particularly where compliance is essential. You will also contribute to documentation aligned with medical software standards and regulatory frameworks. This is a hands-on, high-impact assignment where precision, documentation rigor, and testing expertise are essential to successful delivery.

Accountabilities:

• Execute software verification and validation testing activities to ensure application functionality and performance meet defined requirements.
• Perform structured test protocol execution and maintain accurate records of results and observations.
• Produce detailed test reports with full traceability to support quality assurance and compliance needs.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) documentation.
• Contribute to alignment with IEC 62304 standards and other applicable regulatory requirements for software in regulated environments.
• Assist in ensuring regulatory documentation readiness for audits, reviews, and release processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify issues, clarify requirements, and support defect resolution.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in software testing and validation within software or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with structured testing methodologies, test execution, and traceability documentation.
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory frameworks, ideally including IEC 62304 or similar standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a short-term, fast-paced contract environment with defined deliverables.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Goose Creek, South Carolina during the first and last weeks of the project, with remote work possible in between.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional technical and quality teams.

Benefits:

• Short-term 4-week contract opportunity with a focused, high-impact project.
• Hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence during key project phases and remote flexibility in between.
• Opportunity to contribute to a regulated software validation initiative.
• Exposure to compliance-driven engineering practices and industry standards such as IEC 62304.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering and quality assurance professionals.
• Valuable experience in software testing for regulated and mission-critical applications.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1