Automation Engineer

Ascendion; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Ascendion in Irvine seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to own the testing lifecycle for life-critical medical devices. You will craft test strategies and build automation infrastructure to ensure quality at scale, aligning verification with modern CI/CD practices and regulatory expectations.

With 5+ years in medical device testing and strong scripting skills, you will lead V&V activities, design comprehensive test plans, and generate detailed validation documentation to support release

Qualifications

• 5+ years in medical device testing, software QA, or system validation.
• Hands-on system-level testing across hardware/software stacks.
• Proficiency in test automation and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for functional, integration, system, and performance testing.
• Lead V&V activities in compliance with FDA and regulatory frameworks.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Python, C/C++, or similar.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Investigate defects, drive root cause analysis, collaborate on fixes.
• Produce validation docs including test reports and traceability matrices.

Skills

Test automation

Scripting

V&V processes

Defect tracking

Lab debugging

Tools

Python

C/C++

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Join a cross-functional team building life-critical medical devices. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you'll own the full testing lifecycle from crafting test strategies to building the automation infrastructure that keeps quality consistent at scale. You'll bridge the gap between verification rigor and modern engineering practices like CI/CD, making sure products meet both regulatory standards and real-world reliability expectations.

What You'll Do

• Design and execute test plans covering functional, integration, system, and performance testing for medical device systems
• Lead V&V activities in compliance with FDA and other regulatory frameworks
• Build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Python, C/C++, or similar
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
• Investigate defects, drive root cause analysis, and work with engineering teams on fixes
• Produce validation documentation including test reports and traceability matrices

What You Bring

• 5+ years in medical device testing, software QA, or system validation
• Strong hands-on experience with system-level testing across hardware/software stacks
• Proficiency in test automation and scripting
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools and V&V processes
• Comfort with lab equipment and low-level debugging

Nice to Have

• Prior mentorship or technical lead experience

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000-$120,000 annually+ 10% bonus + Benefits. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including: