Hardware Test Engineer

Beacon Biosignals•Boston, MA

3h•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Beacon Biosignals is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer specializing in hardware and firmware to contribute to the development of new and modified EEG and Home Sleep Test systems that meet application, business, customer, and regulatory requirements. The role is part of the Device Team, reports to the VP of Device Systems, and works closely with hardware, firmware, system, and software engineers. The engineer is responsible for hardware characterization and verification testing, firmware unit and integration testing, verification testing, system integration, root cause analysis, and documentation in accordance with quality requirements. The role collaborates with design, research, manufacturing, and quality colleagues to develop products from concept through commercialization, contributing to product ideation, development, integration verification, and manufacturing. It also includes documenting design and production processes according to applicable product development procedures and quality and regulatory requirements. Beacon supports asynchronous work and offers office hubs in Boston, New York, and Paris. This role is required to work from the Boston office approximately three days per week, with flexible days and hours.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional engineering experience with a BS degree, or at least 3 years with an MS degree or above.
Experience writing detailed technical specifications and documentation, including requirements, test plans, protocols, and reports.
Ability to read and follow electrical schematics.
Experience with embedded software that runs on a real-time operating system (RTOS).
Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and conducting root cause analysis of hardware and firmware issues in electromechanical systems.
Experience with tools such as Git and JIRA and platforms such as GitHub.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical devices.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute device testing in accordance with Beacon’s QMS.
Develop and document test plans, test protocols, and test scripts for embedded systems, including hardware, firmware, and software, based on design specifications and requirements.
Develop and maintain test procedures, fixtures, and equipment.
Conduct functional, integration, system, and regression testing on hardware and firmware.
Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to troubleshoot and resolve product issues.
Ensure products meet industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements, including FDA, CE, and 60601.
Implement process improvements and test automation to enhance product quality and testing efficiency.
Perform hardware characterization and verification tests, firmware unit and integration tests, verification testing, and system integration.
Conduct root cause analysis and document work to meet quality requirements.
Collaborate with design, research, manufacturing, and quality colleagues in product ideation, development, integration verification, and manufacturing.
Document design and production processes in accordance with applicable product development procedures and quality and regulatory requirements.