Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer (891-1)

Wilson • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a leading global medical technology organization. This is a fully onsite contract opportunity supporting the development and validation of embedded software, firmware, and hardware-integrated medical devices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in both manual and automated testing of embedded systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of experience developing test plans, test cases, and test protocols for embedded systems.
• 2+ years of experience performing manual and automated testing of embedded software, firmware, and hardware-integrated systems.
• 2-5 years of experience troubleshooting defects, performing root cause analysis, and verifying corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using command-line tools for testing and debugging.
• Working knowledge of C++ and/or C#.
• Experience working on FDA-regulated medical devices.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes, including 510(k) submissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test protocols for embedded software, firmware, and hardware-integrated products.
• Analyze system requirements and create detailed test cases to ensure complete verification coverage.
• Perform manual and automated testing while documenting execution results and identifying defects.
• Investigate issues through root cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
• Validate product functionality using command-line tools, log analysis, physical probing, and electrical/mechanical testing techniques.
• Prepare detailed test reports summarizing execution results, defect trends, verification outcomes, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, quality, and project engineering teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
• Support regulatory documentation and verification activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior