Test Engineer - Software & Systems Co-Op

Gentuity; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

New Grad is seeking a student-intern to assist the Software Test team across the software development lifecycle, including verification of merge requests and formal V&V. You will engage in building automation test suites and developing scripts for test automation and data analysis.

The role emphasizes careful documentation, clear communication, and the ability to analyze technical information. A strong interest in medical devices and bioimaging is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in a technical field (software engineering, CS, or related).
• Studies include fundamentals of software testing.
• Familiarity with Python or C++ and scripting basics.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Interest in medical devices and bioimaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Software Test team in daily verification across the software development lifecycle, including testing of merge requests and formal V&V.
• Help building automation test suite.
• Through testing, discover product defects and work to reproduce failure modes.
• Communicate test results to the larger R&D team.
• Participate in development of scripts for automation of testing and data analysis.
• Assist in additional R&D activities as needed.

Skills

Python

C++

Scripting

Software testing

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Machine Learning basics

Education

Bachelor of Science in software engineering / computer science / related

Job description

Description

• Assist the Software Test team in daily software and associated hardware verification activities across the entire software development lifecycle, including testing of merge requests and formal verification and validation (V&V)
• Help building automation test suite
• Through testing, discover product defects and work to reproduce failure modes
• Communicate test results to the larger R&D team
• Participate in the development of scripts for automation of testing & data analysis
• Assist in additional R&D activities as needed

Requirements

EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior work experience in Python, C++ or any scripting languages and basics of software testing
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning
• Good documentation skills and knowledge of why it is important
• Ability to analyze, understand and communicate technical information
• Organization and attention to detail
• Adept at managing multiple tasks, prioritization and working with others
• An innate desire to understand how things work, as well as how they may fail
• Interest in medical devices, bioimaging and software design

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in software engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related technical area.