Role & seniority: Test Engineer 2 (mid-level), 12-month contract, onsite

Location & work type: Chicago, IL; candidates must be located or willing to relocate to Chicago; on-site; contract with potential extension

Stack/tools: system testing in industrial/automation environments; test automation tools; scripting languages; CI/CD pipelines; documentation of results; compliance and regulatory standards

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive test plans (functional, integration, performance) for new systems
Validate system behavior in simulated and live environments; ensure safety/regulatory compliance
Automate test workflows where possible; collaborate with developers, architects, and deployment teams; document results and compliance reports; support rapid iteration during pilots

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, CS, or related field
Experience in system testing, validation, QA in industrial/automation settings
Familiarity with test automation tools, scripting, and CI/CD
Strong analytical/problem-solving, attention to detail
Ability to work in cross-functional teams; proactive work ethic
Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

Nice-to-haves

Experience with forward deployment engineering (customer-embedded testing in live environments)
Knowledge of OT/IT integration, industrial automation, and compliance frameworks
Familiarity with cybersecurity standards

Full Description

Test Engineer 2 12 months contract ; May extend Onsite *This role is located in Chicago, IL. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate specifically to Chicago, IL in order to be considered for this role.

As a System Tester ,you will ensure the reliability, safety, and compliance of new systems through rigorous testing in both lab and real-world environments.

Responsibilities include designing and executing test plans, simulating operational scenarios, and documenting results to confirm adherence to industrial standards and customer requirements. You will collaborate with developers, product owners, and project leads throughout the software development lifecycle, providing insights that improve quality and performance.

This role emphasizes forward deployment engineering—working directly with customer teams during pilots and rollouts, adapting test strategies to operational realities, and delivering rapid feedback to product development. Your efforts will bridge R&D and deployment, ensuring every release is robust, scalable, and production-ready.

You’ll make an impact by

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new systems, including functional, integration, and performance testing.
Validate system behavior in simulated and live environments, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Automate test workflows where possible to improve efficiency and repeatability.
Collaborate with developers, architects, and deployment teams to identify and resolve issues quickly.
Document test results, compliance reports, and best practices for future deployments.
Support rapid iteration during customer pilots by adapting test cases to real-world constraints.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience in system testing, validation, and quality assurance within industrial or automation environments.
Familiarity with test automation tools, scripting languages, and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and adapt testing strategies to evolving requirements.
Great teamwork and proactive work ethic
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

System Tester II