Quality Engineer

ATR International; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International is seeking a systems engineering-focused tester to develop and execute system-level tests, investigate failures, and identify product issues. You will translate requirements into system, hardware, and software specifications and support root-cause analyses.

The role requires 4+ days onsite weekly and a strong background in electrical, mechanical, software, or biomedical engineering, with hands-on testing and technical analysis across product lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline as listed.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or two years with an advanced degree.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant systems engineering experience preferred.
• Demonstrated system integration and system verification experience.
• Experience developing, executing, and documenting technical tests.
• Ability to investigate failed tests and troubleshoot complex hardware, software, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience translating product requirements into system‑level solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Ability to work onsite at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop system integration, verification, and validation test strategies and protocols.
• Execute system‑level tests and accurately document results.
• Investigate failed tests, identify product issues, and support root‑cause analysis.
• Translate customer and product requirements into system, hardware, and software specifications.
• Perform functional analyses, timeline analyses, technical trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition.
• Evaluate technical alternatives based on performance, risk, cost, schedule, and supportability.
• Support the complete product lifecycle, including design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Recommend improvements to products, testing processes, and engineering systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, stakeholders, customers, and vendors.
• Manage assigned projects or technical processes from design through implementation.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, or work review to junior engineering professionals when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

About the Role

This position will focus on developing and executing system-level tests, investigating test failures, and identifying product issues. The successful candidate will combine strong systems engineering expertise with hands‑on testing, technical analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop system integration, verification, and validation test strategies and protocols
• Execute system‑level tests and accurately document results
• Investigate failed tests, identify product issues, and support root‑cause analysis
• Translate customer and product requirements into system, hardware, and software specifications
• Perform functional analyses, timeline analyses, technical trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition
• Evaluate technical alternatives based on performance, risk, cost, schedule, and supportability
• Support the complete product lifecycle, including design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
• Recommend improvements to products, testing processes, and engineering systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams, stakeholders, customers, and vendors
• Manage assigned projects or technical processes from design through implementation
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, or work review to junior engineering professionals when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or two years with an advanced degree
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant systems engineering experience preferred
• Demonstrated system integration and system verification experience
• Experience developing, executing, and documenting technical tests
• Ability to investigate failed tests and troubleshoot complex hardware, software, or electromechanical systems
• Experience translating product requirements into system‑level solutions
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision
• Ability to work onsite at least four days per week

Preferred Skills

• Experience with medical devices, implantable systems, or other regulated products
• Experience supporting products that combine hardware, software, and patient‑facing components
• Practical knowledge of project management and cross‑functional product development

The client intends to move quickly, with interviews expected to begin in early September 2026. The anticipated start date is mid‑October 2026.