Senior Software Test Engineer

Job Title

Test Engineer III / Senior Level Software Test Engineer

A prominent Medical Devices Company.

12 months contract (04/24/2017 to 04/23/2018) with a possibility of extension – possibility to become an employee.

North Haven CT USA 06473

To be discussed over the phone

1st Shift

This Senior Software Test Engineer will work within the R&D engineering team to develop and support the next generation robotic assisted surgical system. The Software Test Engineer should have experience working in a fast‑paced environment developing test procedures and C++ software using GMock and/or Vector cast to automate the verification of software requirements for safety‑critical products. In addition, s/he will work with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure requirements are clear and testable, and be capable of reviewing test protocols and test software developed by the test engineering team.

• Education required / preferred: A minimum of a BS/BA in a technical discipline, preferably software related (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology)
• Work Experience:
  
  5 years or more in a regulated environment; FDA experience preferred.
• Experience with Medical Product verification and FDA guidance.
• Thorough understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.
• Ability to create test automation infrastructure and plan for automated regression testing.
• Experience testing complex electro‑mechanical devices controlled by software.
• Experience with embedded RTOS and knowledge of C and C++.
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.
• Ability to work with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers when discovering, documenting, and resolving integration issues.
• Understanding of IEC 62304 – a strong plus.
• Ability to work well with diverse software teams and in large groups.

• Experience delivering software testing results for FDA submissions
• Experience with GMock and/or Vector cast

• Fluency in English required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.