Software Test Engineer

BiVACOR Australia Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BiVACOR Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Software Test Engineer to plan, execute, and document V&V testing across embedded firmware, desktop, and web applications. You will work closely with software, electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineers to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory readiness.

The role emphasizes test automation, scripting in Python, and contributing to the Secure Software Development Lifecycle, as well as supporting regulatory submissions and DHF documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software testing or V&V, ideally in medical devices or another regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA software guidance.
• Experience testing embedded firmware and/or desktop and web applications.
• Experience with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python).
• Familiarity with version control and change management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and clear technical writing skills.
• A collaborative approach and comfort working across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute software V&V test protocols in line with IEC 62304 and applicable FDA guidance.
• Write clear, traceable test protocols and scripts tied to system and software requirements.
• Document results and prepare V&V reports for regulatory submissions and the DHF
• Build, maintain, and improve automated test systems to increase coverage and efficiency.
• Identify and report software defects, test gaps, and quality risks to engineering and quality leads.
• Support unit and integration testing alongside software developers, and take part in design, code, and defect reviews.
• Contribute to cybersecurity activities as part of our Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
• Support system integration testing and resolve issues at the hardware-software interface.
• Support regulatory submissions (IDE, PMA, 510(k)), audit readiness, CAPA investigations, and software-related complaint handling.
• Maintain test plans, traceability matrices, and anomaly reports in line with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, GMP, and GDP

Skills

Test automation

Python scripting

Version control

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / CS / EE / Biomedical Eng

Tools

Python

Git

Automation frameworks

Job description

We're looking for a Software Test Engineer to help make sure the software behind our device is safe, reliable, and ready for regulatory review. You'll plan and run verification and validation (V&V) testing across embedded firmware, desktop applications, and web applications, working closely with software, electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineers. The role is focused on testing, and you'll also contribute across the wider software development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

Plan, design, and execute software V&V test protocols in line with IEC 62304 and applicable FDA guidance

Write clear, traceable test protocols and scripts tied to system and software requirements

Document results and prepare V&V reports for regulatory submissions and the Design History File (DHF)

Build, maintain, and improve automated test systems to increase coverage and efficiency

Identify and report software defects, test gaps, and quality risks to engineering and quality leads

Support unit and integration testing alongside software developers, and take part in design, code, and defect reviews

Contribute to cybersecurity activities as part of our Secure Software Development Lifecycle

Support system integration testing and resolve issues at the hardware-software interface

Support regulatory submissions (IDE, PMA, 510(k)), audit readiness, CAPA investigations, and software-related complaint handling

Maintain test plans, traceability matrices, and anomaly reports in line with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, GMP, and GDP

About you

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field

2+ years of experience in software testing or V&V, ideally in medical devices or another regulated industry

Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA software guidance

Experience testing embedded firmware and/or desktop and web applications

Experience with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python)

Familiarity with version control and change management processes

Strong attention to detail and clear technical writing skills

A collaborative approach and comfort working across disciplines

About us

BiVACOR is developing a Total Artificial Heart that uses magnetic levitation technology, built to give patients with end-stage heart failure a long-term alternative to waiting for a donor heart. Our team of engineers, clinicians, and scientists is working to bring this technology to the patients who need it most.