Senior Engineering Technician Software & Hardware Testing 26-03297

Akraya Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician in Sunnyvale, CA to support Development and Sustaining Engineering by executing clinical simulations and verification tests, evaluating instruments, and documenting defects to improve quality and reliability.

You will work with cross-functional teams to reproduce issues, review designs, and assist in product improvements while following established test protocols and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a software testing environment.
• Proficiency with Linux, including file-system navigation, process management, and shell commands.
• Ability to execute test protocols and document test results accurately.
• Experience troubleshooting and documenting software or hardware defects.
• Ability to read and navigate technical documentation.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute clinical simulation procedures, test methods, fixtures, and functional verification protocols.
• Generate and maintain test plans, protocols, results, and reports with guidance from engineering teams.
• Evaluate instrument designs using measurement devices and inspection tools.
• Learn and troubleshoot software build processes and investigate software or hardware failures.
• Reproduce, diagnose, document, and escalate defects through the ISI bug-tracking database.
• Review design documentation and UI prototypes to assess usability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify product quality issues and support design improvements.

Skills

6+ years exp

Linux

Test protocols

Defect tracking

Documentation

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate/Bachelor in science

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement devices

Inspection tools

Job description

Primary Skills: Software Quality Assurance Testing (Expert), Linux Command-Line Operations (Advanced), Test Protocol Execution & Reporting (Expert), Hardware / Instrument Troubleshooting (Advanced), Defect Reproduction & Bug Tracking (Advanced) Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 12+ Months Location: Sunnyvale, CA Pay Range: $45 - $49 on W2

Job Summary The Senior Engineering Technician will support Development and Sustaining Engineering teams in testing and improving the quality, safety, and reliability of system products. This role involves executing clinical simulation and functional verification tests, evaluating instruments and hardware, identifying software and hardware defects, and documenting findings to support product quality and design improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute clinical simulation procedures, test methods, fixtures, and functional verification protocols.
• Generate and maintain test plans, protocols, results, and reports with guidance from engineering teams.
• Evaluate instrument designs using measurement devices and inspection tools.
• Learn and troubleshoot software build processes and investigate software or hardware failures.
• Reproduce, diagnose, document, and escalation defects through the ISI bug-tracking database.
• Review design documentation and UI prototypes to assess usability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify product quality issues and support design improvements.

Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of experience working in a software testing environment.
• Proficiency with Linux, including file-system navigation, process management, and shell commands.
• Ability to execute test protocols and document test results accurately.
• Experience troubleshooting and documenting software or hardware defects.
• Ability to read and navigate technical documentation.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with software quality assurance testing methodologies.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience with functional verification, automated testing, or clinical simulation testing.
• Familiarity with engineering test equipment, measurement devices, and inspection tools.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to handle raw meat, including chicken, beef, and pork, for testing purposes.