Embedded Test Engineer - Medical Devices

Job Title:

Software QA Engineer (SIMNJP) Duration: 03/02/2026 to 02/26/2027

Location:

Hybrid - Newton MA USA 02466 [Candidate must be able to work onsite and hybrid
. Standard on-site days:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Candidate may occasionally be required on-site Wednesday and Friday as needed. Candidate is expected to spend the majority of their time in the office.]

Schedule:

40 hr work week. 8:00am - 5:00pm. Flexible start/end times encouraged due to limited system availability

Job Description:

• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test cases for application and embedded software.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, hardware engineers, and product managers to understand requirements and support design of effective test strategies.
• Analyze test results, provide feedback to engineering teams, and suggest improvements to enhance software performance and reliability.
• Drive improvements in testing processes, tools, and methodologies to improve product quality and reduce time to market.

• Experience in testing safety-critical software systems (e.g., automotive, medical devices).
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA) and practices for medical software development (IEC 62304).
• ISTQB certification or similar quality assurance certifications is a plus.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on application software and hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols such as Ether
  
  CAT, CAN, and UART.
• Familiarity with working on real-time operating systems (RTOS), Windows OS, and Linux OS environment.
• Familiar with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python for automation testing.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• EtherCAT
• CAN
• UART

• Programming experience: C, C++, Python
• Experience with automation testing

• 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Strong personality and ability to work well with the team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.

• Team consists of 8 members including the manager.
• All team members report directly to the manager.
• The role collaborates closely with a separate software development team.