HW/SW Test Engineer

Cleared HW/SW Test EngineerWe are hiring an onsite HW/SW Test Engineer to support advanced defense technology testing in Middletown, RI. This role is focused on developing and executing test plans, test procedures, and test tools for integrated hardware and software systems in Linux and VxWorks environments.This is a strong fit for a test engineer who enjoys hands-on integration work, embedded systems, hardware/software troubleshooting, formal test events, requirements verification, and working directly with engineering teams to isolate and resolve issues. The best candidate will understand how to test complex systems, document results clearly, support sell-off events, and help development teams track defects through resolution.Location: Middletown, RISchedule: 1st shift, onsiteContract Type: Renewable one-year contract with potential to extend multiple years or convert to permanentContract Classification: Non-exempt contractOpenings: 1Citizenship: U.S. Citizen requiredClearance: Active Secret clearance required at startPay Rate: Estimated $84.50 to $99.00/hour, based on experienceBenefitsEligible CRG contract employees may have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days of employment, weekly pay, direct deposit, referral bonus opportunities, and support from CRG throughout the assignment. 401(k) eligibility begins after 12 months as a CRG employee.Rhode Island Sick TimeRhode Island sick and safe leave accrues up to 40 hours per year, equal to 5 eight-hour days per year, based on a full-time schedule.No per diem or relocation assistance is provided. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Middletown, RI.ResponsibilitiesDevelop test plans, test procedures, and test tools for hardware/software systems.Execute testing for Linux and VxWorks software development efforts.Perform hardware and software integration testing.Isolate failures, document issues, and propose technical solutions.Support formal sell-off test events and integration test periods.Work closely with development teams when defects are identified.Track requirements and support verification activities.Document test results, acceptance evidence, and technical findings.Support smoke testing, integration testing, harnessing of software/hardware components, and customer acceptance testing.QualificationsActive Secret clearance required at start.U.S. Citizenship required.Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years.Test execution experience in software or embedded software environments.Hardware/software integration testing experience.Test procedure and test result documentation experience.Experience with test tracking tools.Ability to work onsite and travel occasionally.Preferred QualificationsC software exposure.Embedded systems experience.Linux and VxWorks test environment experience.Jira and Confluence experience.QA or configuration management experience.Navy, undersea, maritime, defense, sensor, control, or embedded systems test background.