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Beacon BiosignalsBeacon BiosignalsBoston, MA

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

The Senior Hardware Test Engineer develops and executes verification, integration, and regression testing for EEG and home sleep test devices spanning hardware, firmware, and software. The role requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of engineering experience, embedded RTOS exposure, Python scripting, and strong troubleshooting skills.

120k – 140k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute device testing in accordance with the company's quality management system.
  • 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.
  • Perform hardware characterization and verification testing, firmware unit testing, integration testing, system integration, root cause analysis, and documentation.
  • Support product development from concept through commercialization, including product idealization, development, integration verification, and manufacturing.
  • Ensure products meet industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements, including FDA, CE, and IEC 60601.
  • Implement process improvements and test automation to enhance product quality and testing efficiency.
  • Document design and production processes in accordance with product development procedures and quality and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with a master's 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 running on a real-time operating system (RTOS).
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
  • Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and performing root cause analysis of hardware and firmware issues in electromechanical systems.
  • Experience with Git, JIRA, and GitHub.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Knowledge of design controls and medical-device regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $120,000–$140,000.
  • Total compensation includes equity, paid time off, and other benefits.

Skills

hardware testingfirmware testingEmbedded SystemsrtosPythonelectrical schematicsGitJiraGitHubtest automationRoot Cause Analysiselectromechanical systemsfdaiec 60601

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