R&D Test Engineer, Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA)

Philips•Cambridge, MA

3d•$115,000 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Help drive the development of next-generation ultrasound technology by creating innovative test solutions and validating the hardware and software that power life-changing healthcare products. Your role involves designing, developing, and maintaining test software, scripts, and methodologies on custom test equipment used to analyze and validate prototype ultrasound transducers. You will partner closely with ASIC, acoustic, and electrical engineering teams, owning the test development process from concept through implementation. This includes creating innovative validation approaches for emerging technologies and solving complex technical challenges. You will investigate performance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot hardware and software validation problems. Additionally, you will lead the transfer of test methods, protocols, and procedures from research and development into manufacturing, ensuring test readiness and knowledge sharing. You will also write and execute verification and validation protocols and reports, while continuously improving test processes, product quality, reliability, and manufacturing effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline.
6+ years of experience in test engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, hardware validation, or a related technical field.
Strong software development skills using Python and C-based programming languages such as C, C++, and C#.
Experience developing test software for hardware validation.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively in cross-functional engineering environments and tackle challenges where solutions may not be immediately known.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain test software, scripts, and methodologies on custom test equipment used to analyze and validate prototype ultrasound transducers, partnering closely with ASIC, acoustic, and electrical engineering teams.
Own the test development process from concept through implementation, creating innovative validation approaches for emerging technologies and solving complex technical challenges.
Investigate performance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot hardware and software validation problems.
Lead the transfer of test methods, protocols, and procedures from research and development into manufacturing, ensuring test readiness and knowledge sharing across teams.
Write and execute verification and validation protocols and reports, while continuously improving test processes, product quality, reliability, and manufacturing effectiveness.