Embedded Software Test Engineer - Medical Devices

Akkodis; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced System Engineer - Medical Devices with a strong background in software testing, defect investigation, and troubleshooting. The role involves embedded software, working in a regulated industry, and maintaining investigation records in JIRA.

Pay is $65-75/hr, contract duration 6+ months, with on-site work in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software testing experience, familiarity with embedded systems, and excellent documentation and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience.
• Experience with embedded software or embedded systems.
• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices or automotive.
• Ability to document investigations clearly and accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate software defects and anomalies, coordinating with engineering teams and SMEs.
• Analyze root cause, severity, and impact of defects across users, interfacing systems, and versions.
• Develop and document repeatable steps to reproduce reported issues.
• Identify mitigations and evaluate risks of unresolved defects.
• Escalate issues affecting safety-critical requirements or risk controls as needed.
• Coordinate defect triage and ensure unique defects progress through investigation.
• Maintain auditable issue records in JIRA with facts and data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track investigation progress and priorities.
• Support quality and compliance by documenting findings, risk considerations, and dispositions.

Skills

Software testing

Defect investigation

Troubleshooting

Embedded software

Regulated industry

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an experienced System Engineer - Medical Devices with a strong background in software testing, defect investigation, and troubleshooting, preferably within the medical device or another regulated industry.

The position involves working with software associated with medical devices, including embedded software, and maintaining accurate investigation records in JIRA. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, engineering teams, and risk owners to ensure product issues are evaluated appropriately and managed in accordance with established quality and risk management processes.

Pay rate: $65-75/hr (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Position: Embedded Software Test Engineer - Medical Devices

Contract Duration: 6+ months

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate software defects and anomalies, coordinating with engineering teams and subject matter experts as needed.
• Analyze the root cause, severity, and potential impact of defects, including affected users, interfacing systems, software versions, and frequency of occurrence.
• Develop and document clear, repeatable steps to reproduce reported software issues.
• Identify existing mitigations and evaluate the potential risks associated with unresolved defects.
• Review and assess software issues to determine whether they require further investigation, escalation, or risk management review.
• Coordinate defect triage, identify duplicate issue records, document the rationale for closing duplicates, and ensure unique defects proceed through the investigation process.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable issue records in JIRA, ensuring findings and conclusions are supported by facts and data.
• Escalate issues that may affect safety-critical requirements, established risk controls, or product labeling claims for appropriate review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track investigation progress, manage priorities, and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Support quality and compliance requirements by maintaining clear documentation of investigation findings, analysis, risk considerations, and final dispositions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of software testing experience.
• Experience in software product testing, defect investigation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with embedded software or software associated with embedded systems.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, or automotive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical investigations clearly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple issues, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience maintaining structured technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing software used in medical devices or other safety-critical products.
• Familiarity with software defect lifecycle management and structured defect triage processes.
• Experience using JIRA to track software defects, investigations, and issue dispositions.
• Familiarity with product risk management, quality systems, and regulated product documentation.
• Experience evaluating software issues against system requirements, risk controls, or product specifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• an EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance