Ultrasound R&D Test Engineer - Hardware Validation

Philips; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k match

HSA contributions

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced R&D Test Engineer for ultrasound development. You will design, implement, and maintain test software and methodologies for prototype transducers, collaborating with ASIC, acoustics, and electrical teams to validate hardware and software.

The role emphasizes ownership of test development from concept to production transfer, strong problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary communication. Hybrid office presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or CS, Master’s preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong programming experience in Python and C-based languages (C, C++, C#).
• Experience developing test software for hardware validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test software, scripts, and test methodologies for custom equipment.
• Own the test development process from concept to implementation, enabling validation of ultrasound transducers.
• Investigate performance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and troubleshoot hardware/software validation.
• Lead transfer of test methods from R&D to manufacturing ensuring readiness and knowledge sharing.
• Write and execute verification/validation protocols and improve test processes and product quality.

Skills

Python

C/C++

C#

Test software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Philips in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced R&D Test Engineer for ultrasound development. You will design, implement, and maintain test software and methodologies for prototype transducers, collaborating with ASIC, acoustics, and electrical teams to validate hardware and software.

The role emphasizes ownership of test development from concept to production transfer, strong problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary communication. Hybrid office presence is required.