Engineer, Systems Test

Sonova Group; California; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k with company match

PTO and holidays

Hearing aid discount

Parental bonding leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Lab/tech perks

Job summary

Sonova is hiring for a Systems Test role in California. You will join our Systems Test team to develop, review, and maintain system tests for next‑generation hearing technology.

Collaborate with software and firmware partners to enable test automation and verify performance, safety, and connectivity throughout design and verification. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in engineering, software, or test development, strong analytical skills, and experience with C#, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of engineering, software, testing, or test development experience.
• Genuine interest in building a career in testing/verification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with C#, MATLAB, LabVIEW or general software development is a plus.
• LabVIEW experience is highly valued; candidates who can develop LabVIEW skills are welcome.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop system tests for next‑gen products.
• Review and adapt existing tests for new products.
• Design, review, and maintain effective test cases with future automation in mind.
• Support automated hardware and software testing environments.
• Collaborate with software/firmware teams to test and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with design teams on failure‑mode analysis and test prep.
• Evaluate product performance, safety, connectivity, and robustness during design/verification.

Skills

C#

MATLAB

Test development

Automation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Join our Systems Test team and help develop and improve system-level testing for next-generation hearing technology. You’ll work closely with software and development partners to build, adapt, and maintain tests while growing your expertise in test development and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop system tests for next-generation products.
• Review existing tests and determine what should be adapted or updated for new products.
• Design, review, and maintain effective test cases with consideration for future test automation.
• Support the development and maintenance of automated hardware and software testing environments.
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, and other development team members to support testing and troubleshoot issues.
• Partner with design team members on failure-mode analysis and product preparation for testing.
• Evaluate product performance, safety, connectivity, and robustness throughout the design and verification process.

More about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant engineering, software, testing, or test development experience.
• Genuine interest in building your career in testing, verification, and test development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical learning skills.
• Experience with C#, MATLAB, LabVIEW, test development, automation, or general software/code development is a plus.
• LabVIEW experience is highly valued, but candidates with the interest and ability to develop their LabVIEW skills are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively while also working independently.

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.

Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

This role's pay range is between: $79,200 - $99,000.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.