Hybrid Hardware Test Engineer, EEG Medical Devices

Beacon-Biosignals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Biosignals in Boston, MA, is seeking a hardware test engineer specializing in hardware and firmware to develop and execute device tests for EEG and Home Sleep Test systems. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, system and software engineers to verify design and ensure regulatory compliance.

You bring a BS in engineering and 5+ years of post-graduate experience, plus RTOS, Python, and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in engineering or related field.
• Work Experience (post-graduate): 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a BS degree or 3+ years of professional engineering experience with an MS degree or above.
• You have experience with writing detailed technical specifications and documentation, including requirements, test plans, protocols, and reports.
• You can read and follow electrical schematics.
• You have experience with embedded software that runs on a real-time operating system (RTOS).
• You have experience with scripting languages such as Python.
• You have experience with troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware and firmware issues in electromechanical systems.
• You have experience with tools like Git/JIRA and platforms like GitHub.
• Preferably, you have knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute device testing in accordance with Beacon’s QMS.
• Develop and document test plans, test protocols, and test scripts for embedded systems, including hardware, firmware, and software, based on design specifications and requirements.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, fixtures, and equipment.
• Conduct functional, integration, system, and regression testing on hardware and firmware.
• Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to troubleshoot and resolve product issues.
• Ensure products meet industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CE, 60601).
• Implement process improvements and test automation to enhance product quality and testing efficiency.

Skills

RTOS

Python

Schematic reading

Git/JIRA

GitHub

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

BS in engineering

MS degree or higher

Tools

Git

JIRA

GitHub

Job description

Beacon Biosignals in Boston, MA, is seeking a hardware test engineer specializing in hardware and firmware to develop and execute device tests for EEG and Home Sleep Test systems. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, system and software engineers to verify design and ensure regulatory compliance.

You bring a BS in engineering and 5+ years of post-graduate experience, plus RTOS, Python, and scripting skills.