Engineer, Systems Test

Sonova Group; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Hearing aid discount for employees and

Family hearing aid discount

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sonova in Valencia, CA is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to develop system tests for next-generation hearing technology. You will collaborate with software, firmware, and design teams to ensure robust testing, with a focus on test development and automation in a hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in engineering or testing, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with C#, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant engineering, software, testing, or test development experience.
• Genuine interest in testing, verification, and test development.
• Experience with C#, MATLAB, LabVIEW, test development or automation is a plus.
• LabVIEW experience is valued; willingness to develop LabVIEW skills is encouraged.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop system tests for next-generation products.
• Review existing tests and determine updates for new products.
• Design, review, and maintain effective test cases with future test automation in mind.
• Support development and maintenance of automated hardware and software testing environments.
• Collaborate with software, firmware and other teams to support testing and troubleshoot issues.
• Partner with design team on failure-mode analysis and product preparation for testing.
• Evaluate product performance, safety, connectivity, and robustness throughout design and verification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

C#

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Test automation

Test development

Job description

Systems Test Engineer

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.

Valencia, California | Hybrid

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.

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 life/AD&D insurance
• Additional supplemental life/AD&D coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD/LTD buy‑ups available
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

Salary

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.