• Software and Systems Test Engineer

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Software and Systems Test Engineer

     

    Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $50/hr - $60/hr

     

    Join a global leader in advanced safety and monitoring technology supporting critical infrastructure across energy, defense, and industrial environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys testing complex systems that bridge hardware, software, and cybersecurity.

    What You’ll Do

    + Own and manage test environments — configure hardware, deploy software builds, and verify system performance.

    + Perform **manual and automated testing** to ensure hardware/software compatibility and communication.

    + Create and execute **test plans, procedures, and documentation** across multiple projects.

    + Troubleshoot hardware, network, and software issues in a lab environment.

    + Validate **cybersecurity components** such as endpoint protection, firewalls, and SIEM (Splunk).

    + Collaborate closely with developers, engineers, and project leads throughout the software development lifecycle (Agile/Kanban).

    Key Skills Needed:

    + **7+ years** of hands-on testing experience (hardware + software integration preferred).

    + Background in **defense, telecom, or industrial systems** environments.

    + Strong troubleshooting and system ownership skills.

    + Experience with **network configuration, routing, or firewalls** .

    + Familiarity with **Jira** , **Jama Connect** , and scripting in **Python** or **PowerShell** .

    + Exposure to **automation frameworks** (TestComplete, etc.) is a plus.

    + Knowledge of **C#/.NET, SQL, VMware** , or cybersecurity tools (McAfee/Trellix, Splunk) helpful.

    + Outgoing, proactive communicator comfortable working primarily onsite.

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Rebekah Machovec

    Specialization:

    + QA/SDET