Engineer II, Software Test

Danaher Corporation•Irvine, CA

2d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer II, Software Test is responsible for designing, developing, and executing test strategies for medical device systems. The position combines hands-on system-level testing with ownership of manual and automated test cases to ensure product quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role is part of the Software Test Engineering department in Irvine, California, and is an on-site position. It reports to the Sr Manager, Instrument Software Test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in medical device testing, system validation, or software quality engineering.
Strong understanding of system-level testing across hardware, software, and integrated systems.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and system-level debugging.
Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting using Python, C/C++, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulation, or other applicable software quality standards.
Proficiency in industry-standard communication protocols, including RS-232, I²C, SPI, and TCP/IP, for hardware and software integration, debugging, and validation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases for medical device systems.
Execute and oversee functional, integration, system-level, and performance testing.
Review requirements and system architecture to ensure testability and coverage.
Develop test reports, traceability matrices, and validation documentation.
Build automated test scripts using Python, TCL, or similar languages.
Partner with software, hardware, systems, and quality teams to define test strategies and quality goals.
Support system integration, product bring-up, and troubleshooting efforts.