Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

San Diego, CA

Type: Contract

Category: Quality Assurance (QA)

Industry: Life Sciences

Reference ID: JN -062026-107497

Date Posted: 06/16/2026

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Description:

On-site in San Diego, CA

Our client seeks a Software Quality Assurance professional to develop and execute verification strategies for manufacturing equipment, automation, and systems. The role will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to design, perform, and improve verification tests, define and document user needs and system requirements, and drive formal verification processes for both automated and manual test coverage.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $52.00 to $64.75/hr. w2

JN -062026-107497

Responsibilities:

• Work with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to develop and execute software verification test approaches for manufacturing equipment, automation, and systems.

• Design, perform, and improve verification tests.

• Assist in defining, capturing, and documenting user needs and system requirements.

• Collaborate in a fast-paced team environment using agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban to deliver software against formal schedules.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement with peers.

• Use defect tracking and version control tools such as Jira and Git.

• Author verification plans, test protocols, test reports, and requirements traceability matrices in alignment with established SDLC methodology.

• Perform functional and integration testing on tool equipment in the manufacturing lab.

• Drive and improve the formal verification process.

• Lead the architecture, development, and execution of automated test suites and manual test cases.

• Maintain awareness of industry trends and evaluate new software testing technologies.

• Provide technical assistance for escalated production issues as needed.

• Work with external providers of automation and manufacturing equipment to ensure fit-for-purpose software that meets requirements.

• Participate in software requirement and design reviews.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience developing and executing software verification tests for manufacturing equipment, automation, and systems.

• Hands-on background with test design, execution, and improvement.

• Experience documenting user needs and system requirements.

• Proven collaboration in agile environments using Scrum or Kanban with delivery to formal schedules.

• Proficiency with Jira and Git or comparable tools.

• Experience creating verification plans, test protocols, test reports, and RTMs within an SDLC framework.

• Background in functional and integration testing of lab or manufacturing tools.

• Experience leading automated and manual test development.

• Familiarity with evaluating emerging software testing technologies.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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