Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer (integration)

***This is an onsite position for a Senior SW Test & Validation Engineer***

* This individual will serve as the Product Owner for Test, responsible for defining and driving the overall strategy for the testing campaign.
* The ideal candidate must function as a strategic thought leader, and not as a tactical tester.
* Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in software testing for hardware-integrated systems.
* Experience in a FDA or FAA regulated environment is a strong plus; Medical device industry is ideal

Key Responsibilities
*Define Strategy & Vision: Serve as the team leader by translating customer needs into technological solutions and contributing to strategic direction through technical knowledge and creative application.
*Own Backlog & Prioritization: Manage, build, and prioritize the team's backlog; detail user stories; and coordinate cross-team dependencies in preparation for Program Increment (PI) and iteration planning.
*Drive Acceptance & Delivery: Formally accept and approve all team features and user stories, leveraging acceptance criteria and a defined "definition of done" to ensure quality deliverables.
*Lead Team Processes: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, advocate for built-in quality and customer-centric design, and participate in continuous improvement activities like Inspect and Adapt events.
*Represent & Communicate: Present project results both internally and externally, and present complex technical data to diverse stakeholder groups.