Abiomed
Sr. Systems Test Engineer
Job#: 275180
Positions: 1
Posted: 01/07/2015
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Danvers, MA
Department: Engineering
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
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Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

 

The senior software test engineer will assist with breakthrough development for cardiac support and replacement devices by participating in all aspects of software V&V activities including requirement reviews, design reviews, test methodology design, integration testing and software verification and validation activities.  The candidate will be primarily focusing on algorithm-related software verification activities.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Requirement reviews: Capable of reviewing, understanding and determining the scope of testing required
  • Test fixture/equipment design: Capable of developing hardware fixtures to aid in the SW testing of algorithm-related requirements. Fixtures include waveform simulators, break-out circuit boards, etc.
  • Test Protocol design & creation: Capable of writing clear, concise, detailed and readable test procedure documentation following guidelines and templates
  • Integration testing: Preliminary verification of test methodologies proposed, test protocols written and performance of SW against requirements
  • Software Verification: Formal test execution of SW verification protocols (per requirements)
  • Software Validation: Formal test execution of SW validation protocols (per user needs)
  • Generation of report documentation
  • Support software test continual improvement initiatives such as automated testing, improved test documentation, etc.

 

 

 





Skills/Requirements

Job Qualifications:

 

  • A BS degree in engineering or computer science (must)
  • 5+ years verification and validation experience in a software quality assurance environment (must)
  • Prior experience in algorithm-based product testing (must)
  • Prior experience in using test simulators (e.g.: digital/analog signal simulators) in V&V activities (must)
  • Strong skill set in understanding algorithm design and troubleshooting (must)
  • Prior experience in embedded software device testing (a big plus)
  • Prior experience in the latest software V&V test processes and methodologies including Agile and Automated testing (a plus)
  • Prior experience with safety-critical or medical products (a plus)
  • Fundamental C++ & C programming skills (a plus)

 

ABIOMED is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled.

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