Senior Software Test Engineer

PSG Global Solutions; North Haven (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device firm in Connecticut is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to work within the R&D team developing robotic surgical systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in FDA regulated environments, proficiency in C++, and the ability to create automated test infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing test protocols, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring software compliance with safety standards. This position is contract-based with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with FDA medical product verification.
• Thorough understanding of creating test protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support software validation for robotic surgical systems.
• Automate software testing for safety-critical products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure clarity in requirements.

Skills

C++

Test automation

Verification protocols

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology

Tools

GMock

Vectorcast

Job description

JOB TITLE: Test Engineer III / Senior level Software Test Engineer

CLIENT: A prominent Medical Devices Company.

CONTRACT: 12 months contract (04/24/2017 to 04/23/2018) with a possibility of extension - possibility to be an employee based.

LOCATION: North Haven CT USA 06473

Pay Rate: To be discussed over the phone

1st Shift.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This Senior Software Test Engineer will work within the R&D engineering team to develop and support the next generation robotic assisted surgical system.

This Software Test Engineer should have experience working in a fast-paced environment developing test procedures and C++ software using GMock and/or Vectorcast to automate the verification of software requirements for safety critical products.

In addition, s/he will work with cross-functional engineering teams to insure requirements are clear and testable, and be capable of reviewing test protocols and test software developed by the test engineering team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education required/ preferred

• A minimum of a BS/BA in a technical discipline, preferably software related: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology

Work Experience

• 5 years or more experience in a regulated environment. FDA experience preferred.
• Experience with Medical Product verification and FDA guidance.
• Thorough understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.
• Ability to create test automation infrastructure, and plan for automated regression testing.
• Experience testing complex electro-mechanical devices controlled by software.
• Experience with embedded RTOS and knowledge of C and C++.
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.
• Ability to work with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineers when discovering, documenting, and resolving integration issues.
• Understanding of IEC 62304 a strong plus.
• Need to work well with diverse software teams, and work well in large groups.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering software testing results for FDA submissions
• Experience with GMock and/or Vectorcast

Other Skills

• Fluency in English required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.