R&D Verification Engineer II - HFSS/Maxwell Cloud

ANSYS, Inc.; Vancouver, Waterloo, Montreal, Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an R&D Verification Engineer II, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of innovative software applications. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a talented team, conducting comprehensive testing and collaborating on product improvements. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ansys fosters a vibrant workplace where your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you, allowing you to grow your career while driving advancements in simulation technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software testing or 1+ year with a Master's degree.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain test cases and scripts for software testing.
• Perform functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve product defects.

Skills

Software Testing

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

Performance Testing

Python

Linux Shell Scripting

RF/Microwave Electronics

Signal Integrity

EMI/EMC

Antennas

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

EDA/CAE Software

Windows

Linux

Job description

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Company: Ansys

Requisition #:15773

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

SUMMARY
The R&D Verification Engineer II joins the Electronics Business Unit (EBU) to conduct software testing of ANSYS applications such as HFSS and HFSS 3D Layout. This role assesses how well the product meets customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability and ensures that product requirements and quality standards are satisfied. The role works closely with other members of the product creation team and communicates with technical specialists on product issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specify and write test cases, creates, modify and update existing tests, write and maintain test scripts.
• Perform functional, application, regression and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments and investigate possible causes of problems.
• Create test plans, participate in defect management and testing metrics.
• Apply standard techniques and procedures and comply with the company's overall development and testing processes.
• Work in a variety of computing environments: Windows, Linux, Virtual Machines.
• Create automated scripts to perform testing on various Cloud offerings and Compute Clusters.
• Understand and reproduce product defects, and work with developers to determine the best resolution.
• Approve product releases from development when feature specifications and quality standards are reached.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of experience, or MS with at least 1 year of experience.
• Technical knowledge and experience with high frequency principles and applications:
  • RF/Microwave Electronics
  • Antennas
  • Signal Integrity
  • EMI/EMC
  • RCS
• Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages:
  • Python
  • Linux Shell scripting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with analysis tools, such as Ansys HFSS is a plus.
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software testing and verification environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team.
• Familiarity with EDA/CAE software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.