System Test Engineer

Physics World; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

TAE Life Sciences is seeking a System Test Engineer to verify and validate complex medical device systems. You will work with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams as well as Clinical staff to design, execute, and summarize test activities that support Design Verification, Design Validation, and Usability Engineering.

Travel to installations may be required. The role emphasizes adherence to ISO 13485/14971 and IEC 62304/66, collaboration, and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Other Technical Discipline.
• Two or more years of experience testing computer or mechanical systems preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and interest in hands‑on testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute test cases for Design Verification, Design Validation, and Usability Engineering.
• Verify requirements and validate user needs for products under development.
• Record results, document defects with sufficient details, and assist in triage.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Following procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Technical discipline

Job description

Job details

TAE Life Sciences (TLS) is a biologically targeted radiation therapy company focused on developing novel treatment to improve the lives of patients with difficult-to-treat cancers. TLS has developed breakthrough technology for the clinical investigation of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) to provide a treatment option for patients with malignancies that are difficult to treat through traditional methods, such as head, neck and brain cancers. Our proprietary accelerator-based BNCT platform combines two well-known modalities - biological targeting and radiation therapy - for precision treatment at the cellular level.

Job Description

Embedded within the Quality organization, System Test Engineering roles provide independent technical verification and validation of complex medical device systems while working closely with Systems, Hardware, and Software Engineering teams as well as the Clinical team. The System Test Engineer is responsible for the development, maintenance, and execution of test cases to support Design Verification, Design Validation, and Usability Engineering activities for products designed and developed by the company. A System Test Engineer reads and interprets requirements documents and other design documentation and interacts with design engineers to ensure test cases properly verify the design requirements and support validation of applicable user needs and intended uses. A System Test Engineer also reads, understands, and executes plans for Design Verification, Design Validation, and Usability Engineering and contributes to associated reports summarizing the testing efforts.

A System Test Engineer will become familiar with applicable international standards associated with medical device development and quality management (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366) and can also support the Quality department with other work when workload permits.

About The Role

• Assist senior members of the testing team in developing verification and validation strategies, including test methods, test levels, sequencing, required environments, and appropriate use of analysis, inspection, demonstration, and testing.
• Assist senior members of the testing team in developing and maintaining plans for Design Verification, Design Validation, and Usability Engineering activities for products under development.
• Derive effective and efficient test cases to verify requirements and validate applicable user needs and intended uses for the products under development.
• Execute test cases on assigned systems and accurately record the results.
• Identify, document, and characterize defects discovered during test execution with sufficient technical detail and reproducibility information to assist in troubleshooting and allow further evaluation by the development team.
• Assist senior members of the testing team in establishing and maintaining bidirectional traceability between requirements, test cases, test results, and risk control measures.
• Train to and adhere to all relevant SOPs, work instructions, and company policies as part of TAE Life Science’s Quality Management System.

About You

• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to learn verification, validation, usability engineering, and medical device design controls in a regulated medical device environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding of technical context with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly document test methods, observations, results, and technical issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to carefully follow documented test procedures while recognizing, documenting, and communicating unexpected system behavior or discrepancies.
• Strong technical/mechanical aptitude with demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering/Computer Science/Other Technical Discipline.
• Two or more years of experience testing computer or mechanical systems preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and interest in hands‑on testing and troubleshooting of complex technical systems.

Other Requirements (Travel, Shift Work, Etc.)

• Ability to travel to domestic and international customer installations. Current passport desired.
• Ability to obtain a passport and necessary visas required.
• Ability and desire to perform testing activities at customer installations including extended duration assignments up to 30-60 calendar days per year as necessary.
• Capable of working in safe proximity to residual radiation (with proper PPE).
• Capable of climbing steps (less than 30) around a medical device.

At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job-related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for these roles are $110,000 - $130,000 annually.

Onsite

About Us

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

Imagination, skill, and will

What You’ll Get With Us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave;
• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents;
• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization;
• Potential for equity participation;
• HQ in Southern California;
• Employee events on and off-site;
• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization.

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TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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