Validation Test Engineer - Systems & SSD Testing {167728}

Job Title: Validation Test Engineer – Systems & SSD Testing Pay Rate: $50–$55 per hour Location: Longmont, CO 80501 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-hour shifts Contract Length: 12-month contract with potential for permanent hire Position Overview A-Line Staffing is searching for Validation Test Engineers in Longmont, CO. This role focuses on planning and executing customer-specific system and SSD validation cycles, supporting engineering and testing operations for a leading semiconductor technology and advanced memory manufacturing organization. You'll be responsible for setting up and maintaining validation environments, performing system- and drive-level debugging, and analyzing test results to drive root-cause resolution. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, including firmware, hardware, and systems engineers, and includes mentoring junior engineers while contributing to test strategy and automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute customer-specific system and SSD validation cycles, including regressions and qualification runs. Set up and maintain validation environments, analyze test results, and drive root-cause resolution. Perform system-level and drive-level debugging to reproduce and resolve customer-reported issues. Develop and enhance validation test cases, scripts, and automation frameworks. Own validation execution for assigned programs and provide mentorship to junior engineers. Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate equipment performance, interpret test results, and support product and process development. Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to communicate findings effectively. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of experience in customer, product, or system validation roles. Hands-on experience executing system-level validation in complex hardware/software environments. Strong debugging skills across system, firmware, and hardware domains. Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams (firmware, hardware, systems). Proficiency with scripting/programming in Python, C/C++, or similar languages and understanding of validation methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting OEM, hyperscale, or cloud customer qualification programs. Prior ownership of validation execution for customer-facing platforms. Mentoring experience or technical leadership within validation teams. Familiarity with industry certifications, compatibility testing, or joint qualification processes. Strong communication skills for cross-functional and customer-facing interactions. .