Systems Quality Engineer: Test Automation & Validation

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 73,100 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne’s North Reading, MA location seeks a Systems Quality Engineer to join the Integrated System Test (IST) Group. You will validate complex test systems by evaluating hardware, software, embedded, and mechanical components to ensure the highest levels of functionality, performance, and customer quality.

You will collaborate across Software, Hardware, Electrical, Mechanical, Embedded, and Product Management teams, develop test plans, and contribute to automation and continuous quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–1 years of experience from internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional testing.
• Familiarity with software quality engineering principles, test planning, and test case development.
• Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as C++, C#, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, .NET, and modern software development tools and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in debugging complex systems.
• Interest in system-level testing and understanding how hardware, software, and embedded components work together.

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level testing to validate software, hardware, and embedded components working together in complex test systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures while documenting results and quality risks.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and help isolate system issues through structured debugging and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, firmware, and product teams to understand requirements and ensure product quality.
• Contribute to test automation by developing and maintaining automated tests and improving test efficiency.
• Analyze test results, track quality metrics, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Bash/PowerShell

.NET

Windows

Linux

Job description

Teradyne’s North Reading, MA location seeks a Systems Quality Engineer to join the Integrated System Test (IST) Group. You will validate complex test systems by evaluating hardware, software, embedded, and mechanical components to ensure the highest levels of functionality, performance, and customer quality.

You will collaborate across Software, Hardware, Electrical, Mechanical, Embedded, and Product Management teams, develop test plans, and contribute to automation and continuous quality