Software Test Engineer II

Sigma Design · Kirkland, WA · 5 days ago

On-siteEducation$54/hrContract

About the role

Sigma Design has collaborated with a leading Electronics Manufacturing company seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer II to join their facility in Kirkland, WA. The company delivers commercial radar solutions for end users and integrators in Government and Defense, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Autonomous Vehicle markets globally. This position is contract-to-hire. Work environment: standard office setting with occasional travel to other facilities, clients, or suppliers as required.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and maintain software test scenarios for complex web-based applications and APIs
Analyze product requirements and architecture to contribute to test strategies, coverage, and acceptance criteria for user interfaces and backend services
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; manage defects through resolution
Perform manual UI and API testing, as well as exploratory testing, to identify product risks, edge cases, and failure modes
Build and maintain automated tests where they provide clear value, contributing to existing frameworks using Python, Playwright, and Selenium
Collaborate with software development, product, and firmware teams to improve testability and overall quality
Support test environments, automation infrastructure, and test execution across projects and releases
Promote strong testing practices and a quality-first mindset, participating in peer reviews and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in software testing, QA engineering, or test engineering roles, with a focus on web applications and RESTful APIs
Experience validating feature-level behavior and cross-component workflows
Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and test design techniques
Experience with UI and API test automation, including writing and maintaining automated tests (Python preferred)
Experience working in environments with hardware and software dependencies
Practical knowledge of Linux environments, Git workflows, and CI/CD concepts
Understanding of software development practices, defect investigation, and root cause analysis
Compliance: ITAR – must be a U.S. person (permanent resident of the United States) and able to pass a post‑offer background verification

Benefits

Multiple options for medical and dental insurance, including plans with FSA and HSA
401(k) with up to 4% company match
15 days of accrued PTO and 9 company‑paid holidays
Quarterly bonus program
Voluntary benefits: vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance

Pay

The hiring range for this role is typically between $54 per hour and $68 per hour, with the full range extending to $81 per hour based on experience, internal equity, and career progression.

Schedule

This position is hybrid.