R&D Verification Engineer II - Remote

ANSYS, Inc.; Waterloo; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled R&D Verification Engineer II to join their Electronics, Semiconductor, and Optics Business Unit. In this dynamic role, you will conduct software testing of advanced simulation applications, ensuring that products meet customer needs and quality standards. You will be responsible for writing test cases, performing various testing types, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a visionary team dedicated to innovation and excellence in simulation software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software testing or 1+ year with MS.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain test cases and scripts for software applications.
• Perform functional and regression testing in various environments.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve product defects.

Skills

RF/Microwave Electronics

Antennas and RCS

Signal and Power Integrity

PCB and IC Design

EMI/EMC

Python

Software Testing

Test Case Specification

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

MS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys HFSS

EDA/CAE software

Windows

Linux

Job description

Company: Ansys

Requisition #: 15934

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.

SUMMARY
The R&D Verification Engineer II joins the Electronics, Semiconductor and Optics Business Unit (ESOBU) 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specify and write test cases, create, 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, Compute Clusters, Cloud, etc.
• 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 and RCS
  • Signal and Power Integrity
  • PCB and IC Design
  • EMI/EMC
• Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages:
  • Python

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.

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.

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.