Test Engineer

Helen Danesh-Meyer; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EyeSpy Neuro, a New Zealand medical technology start-up, seeks a recent Master’s or PhD graduate to join the R&D team. You will work on eye-tracking hardware, software and clinical data, testing and improving the platform, analyzing eye-movement data and ensuring robust performance.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists and clinicians, exploring signal processing, algorithm development and potential publications in a small multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Recent Master’s or PhD graduate in relevant engineering/science fields.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Interest in signal processing or sensor data.
• Rigorous approach to testing and detail.
• Interest in medical technology or neuroscience.
• Ability to work independently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Analyse high-frequency eye-tracking signals and artifacts.
• Develop quantitative methods for saccades, fixation and ocular motility.
• Design software/hardware test protocols and automation.
• Test new releases against requirements and report results.
• Evaluate accuracy, reliability and reproducibility.
• Identify bugs and coordinate with developers to resolve them.
• Contribute to device verification, validation and regulatory docs.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers for real-world evaluation.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Python MATLAB

Signal processing

Testing rigor

Independent work

Education

Master's degree (NZQA Level 9)

PhD (Level 10)

Tools

MATLAB

Automated testing

Sensor data tools

Job description

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EyeSpy Neuro is a New Zealand medical technology start-up developing next-generation neurological diagnostic systems using high-speed eye tracking, signal analysis and AI.

Our portable technology measures subtle abnormalities in eye movements to identify objective biomarkers of neurological dysfunction, with potential applications in concussion and a range of neurological and neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

We are a multidisciplinary team spanning medicine, neuroscience, engineering, software and data science, and are looking for an outstanding recent Master's or PhD graduate to join our R&D team.

The Role

This is a hands-on role working with our eye-tracking hardware, software and clinical data. You will work with our engineering, software and clinical teams to test and improve the platform, analyse eye-movement data and help ensure the system performs accurately and reliably.

Your work will include:

• analysing high-frequency eye-tracking signals, including noise, artefact and measurement error
• developing quantitative methods for assessing saccades, fixation, smooth pursuit and ocular motility
• designing software and hardware test protocols and automated testing tools
• testing new releases against technical and user requirements
• evaluating accuracy, reliability and reproducibility
• identifying bugs and failure modes and working with developers to resolve them
• contributing to medical-device verification, validation, quality systems and regulatory documentation
• working with clinicians and researchers to evaluate the technology in patients and real-world settings.

There may also be opportunities to contribute to signal processing, algorithm development, machine learning and research publications.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a recent Master's or PhD graduate in biomedical, electrical, electronic, mechatronic or computer engineering; computer science; software engineering; data science; machine learning; applied mathematics; physics; or a related discipline.

You should have:

• strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• experience with Python, MATLAB or another scientific/programming language
• an interest in signal processing, time-series or sensor data
• a rigorous approach to testing and attention to detail
• an interest in medical technology, neuroscience or physiological measurement
• the ability to work independently within a small multidisciplinary team.

Experience in automated testing, signal processing, machine learning, electronics, hardware testing, Quality Management Systems or medical-device standards such as ISO 13485 is an advantage, but not essential.

Essential: To be considered, applicants must meet all of following criteria:

• Have recently completed a Master's (NZQA Level 9) or PhD (Level 10) in science, technology, engineering, design or business.
• Have submitted their thesis for marking or completed the course requirements for a taught Master's within the last 12 months.
• Be either a New Zealand citizen OR have received their Master's or PhD from a New Zealand university or tertiary institution.
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
• Not have previously worked in this industry as a paid employee in a role related to their area of study, unless that employment was temporary, part-time or at a tertiary organisation.
• Not have previously worked for EyeSpy Neuro, unless this was a temporary role of less than three months or an R&D Experience Grant internship.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be eligible.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join EyeSpy Neuro at an early stage and work directly with the clinicians, scientists, engineers and developers building a potentially important new diagnostic technology.

For someone interested in MedTech, biomedical engineering, digital health, AI or start-ups, the role offers substantial hands-on experience and the opportunity to influence a product from development through to clinical translation.