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Hardware Test Engineer III

Boston, MAQA EngineeringHybrid5+ YOE
Summary

Develops and executes hardware and firmware tests for EEG and sleep test systems, creates test plans and protocols, troubleshoots issues, and ensures regulatory compliance. Requires BS in engineering, 5+ years experience with embedded systems, Python scripting, and RTOS.

About the role

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 (e.g., FDA, CE, 60601).
  • Implement process improvements and test automation to enhance product quality and testing efficiency.
  • Perform hardware characterization and verification tests, firmware unit tests, integration tests, system integration, root cause analysis, and documentation.

Requirements

  • BS in engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a BS degree or 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 with troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware and firmware issues in electromechanical systems.
  • Experience with tools like Git/JIRA and platforms like GitHub.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical devices.
Skills
PythonGitJIRAGitHubRTOSembedded systemshardware testingfirmware testingtest automationelectrical schematics