Job Summary
The Test Chapter Lead serves as the technical authority for quality engineering and testing across the organization, combining deep expertise in test architecture, automation, and project leadership. The role is responsible for defining testing strategies, driving quality standards, establishing scalable automation frameworks, and leading end-to-end verification activities for software, firmware, and hardware products.
As a technical leader, the Test Chapter Lead will mentor test engineers, guide engineering teams on quality best practices, and ensure successful delivery of complex product development initiatives. The role focuses on technical excellence, project execution, innovation, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of quality across multiple Agile value streams.
Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Architecture- Define and own the overall test strategy, architecture, and roadmap for software, firmware, and hardware products.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and testing infrastructure.
- Establish testing standards, procedures, checklists, and best practices to ensure consistent quality across development teams.
- Drive quality engineering initiatives, including shift-left testing, continuous testing, and risk-based testing approaches.
- Evaluate and implement emerging testing technologies, methodologies, and tools.
- Act as the primary technical authority for testing and quality engineering.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to test engineers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Review system architectures, requirements, and designs to identify potential quality risks and validation requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex product quality issues.
- Promote automation-first practices and continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle.
- Lead test planning, estimation, execution, and reporting activities for multiple projects and product releases.
- Coordinate testing efforts across teams, value streams, and geographical locations.
- Ensure timely delivery of testing milestones and adherence to release schedules.
- Drive defect management, risk assessment, and quality metrics reporting to stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Architects, and Engineering Managers to ensure successful product delivery.
- Champion Agile testing principles and quality-focused development practices.
- Foster collaboration between software, firmware, hardware, systems, and product teams.
- Drive continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) testing practices.
- Promote knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and innovation across the Test Chapter.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in software, firmware, and hardware testing.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Test Lead, Test Architect, Quality Engineering Lead, or similar technical leadership role.
- Strong experience in test automation frameworks, test strategy development, and quality engineering practices.
- Hands-on experience leading end-to-end testing efforts for complex products and systems.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release quality processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with embedded systems, IoT devices, industrial automation products, or hardware-software integrated solutions.
- Understanding of power utility, electrical monitoring, or industrial technology domains.
- Experience with performance, security, and scalability testing.
- Familiarity with DevOps, cloud-based testing environments, and modern automation toolsets.
- ISTQB, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certifications.
- Proven success leading quality initiatives across multiple cross-functional product teams.
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in software, firmware, and hardware testing
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Test Lead, Test Architect, Quality Engineering Lead, or similar technical leadership role
- Strong experience with test automation frameworks, test strategy development, and quality engineering practices
- Hands-on experience leading end-to-end testing efforts for complex products and systems
- Experience with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release quality processes
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience with embedded systems, IoT devices, industrial automation products, or hardware-software integrated solutions
- Understanding of power utility, electrical monitoring, or industrial technology domains
- Experience with performance, security, and scalability testing
- Familiarity with DevOps, cloud-based testing environments, and modern automation toolsets
- ISTQB, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certifications
- Proven success leading quality initiatives across multiple cross-functional product teams
Ralliant Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ralliant Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Ralliant Corporation.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include 12 weeks of fully paid parental/bonding leave, fertility and family‑planning support through partners like Progyny/Maven, up to $20,000 in adoption assistance, and backup child/adult care. Coverage for spouses and domestic partners further supports diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with dedicated mental‑health resources, including 14 free therapy sessions via Spring Health. Materials also cite gender‑affirming support and broad eligibility for family members.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and automatic enrollment is highlighted, with some employees eligible for additional discretionary contributions. Financial tools such as counseling and student‑debt assistance complement long‑term savings efforts.
Ralliant Corporation Insights
What We Do
Ralliant is a global precision-technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and services precision instruments and highly engineered products. Its two strategic segments, Test and Measurement and Sensors and Safety Systems, provide instruments, software, sensors, and monitoring solutions for mission-critical applications across electronics, semiconductors, utilities, industrial manufacturing, defense, space, and other advanced technology markets worldwide, helping engineers accelerate innovation and improve the reliability of critical systems.
