IST System Quality Engineer – Validation & Automation

Teradyne; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne seeks a Systems Quality Engineer to join the IST group. You will validate complex semiconductor test systems by evaluating hardware, software, embedded, and mechanical components to ensure quality expectations are met.

You will collaborate across Software, Hardware, Embedded, Mechanical, and Product teams to validate functionality, support releases, and improve product quality through data-driven practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, system validation, product testing, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test procedures for software or integrated systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging issues in software, hardware, embedded, or integrated system environments.
• Understanding of software quality engineering principles, testing methodologies, defect management practices, and system-level validation concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, .NET, and modern software development and testing tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to investigate complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, C++, or C# and the ability to use them to support testing, debugging, and validation of complex systems.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with hardware/software integra

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level, integration, and release validation testing to verify hardware, software, embedded, and mechanical components function together as expected in complex test systems.
• Execute and contribute to the development of test plans, test cases, and test procedures while documenting results, observations, and quality risks.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and help isolate issues across software, hardware, firmware, and integrated system components using structured testing and debugging techniques.
• Collaborate with Software, Hardware, Embedded, Mechanical, and Product teams to understand requirements, validate new functionality, and support release readiness and quality objectives.
• Contribute to test automation efforts by maintaining or enhancing automated test scripts and tools that improve testing efficiency and test coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify trends, communicate findings, and help drive issue resolution and product quality improvements.

Skills

Windows

Linux

.NET

Python

PowerShell

Bash

C++

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Job description

Teradyne seeks a Systems Quality Engineer to join the IST group. You will validate complex semiconductor test systems by evaluating hardware, software, embedded, and mechanical components to ensure quality expectations are met.

You will collaborate across Software, Hardware, Embedded, Mechanical, and Product teams to validate functionality, support releases, and improve product quality through data-driven practices.