Software Test Engineer I

Applied Medical • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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About The Position

As a Software Test Engineer at Applied Medical, you will help ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of advanced surgical devices, including the Voyant Intelligent Energy System. The role focuses on testing embedded software and components, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to validate product performance, identify issues, and support regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. It is centered on testing rather than software development.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; knowledge of the software development life cycle and testing methodologies; strong documentation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills; effective communication abilities; willingness to learn and work at the hardware–software boundary of embedded devices; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and commitment to maintaining compliance with Applied Medical’s Quality Management System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle and testing methodologies.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and work at the hardware–software boundary of embedded devices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Commitment to quality by maintaining compliance with Applied Medical’s Quality Management System.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience with C, C++, assembly, Python, or comparable languages.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and test automation frameworks.
• Industry experience in medical device or embedded systems testing.
• Knowledge of electronic test practices, schematics, and test equipment.
• Experience supporting electronics teams in development or manufacturing.
• Exposure to content and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate embedded software and PC applications for medical devices.
• Review, analyze, and decompose requirements into effective test plans and protocols.
• Design, execute, and document manual and automated test procedures in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure comprehensive test coverage and adequacy.
• Log, track, and drive issues to closure while collaborating with development and engineering teams.
• Collect and analyze test data, report findings, and support engineering documentation for compliance and submissions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
• Competitive compensation range of $72,500–$85,000 per year in California; bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

What This Job Offers

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