job summary:
The Unit Test Software Engineer serves as the critical gatekeeper between firmware design and physical hardware. Tasked with supporting the development and verification of medical device software, this role focuses on building automated test suites to ensure firmware is robust, safe, and production-ready. You will be responsible for rigorous code testing and documentation to meet strict regulatory standards.
location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 52 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Required Technical Expertise:
- Embedded Software: Direct experience with embedded systems (8, 16, 32-bit microcontrollers). Note: Web application experience is not applicable.
- VectorCAST: Extensive experience required. Used for unit and integration testing on a PC to verify lower-level code and conduct test coverage analysis.
- Klocwork: Proficiency with Klocwork for static code analysis and software quality metrics.
- C/C++ Development: Strong firmware development background and understanding of microprocessor functionality.
- Python Scripting: Ability to write and maintain scripts for automated test environments.
- Hardware Debugging: Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware/electromechanical components.
Core Responsibilities: - Automated Testing: Develop and run effective software verification tests (Unit and Integration) to ensure product stability and performance.
- Issue Resolution: Identify, document, prioritize, and resolve software issues at a unit level.
- Documentation: Write clear and concise technical documentation for all work performed to ensure audit readiness and IEC 62304 compliance.
- Risk Mitigation: Provide input to identify and mitigate technical project risks.
- Design Principles: Apply a deep understanding of Design and Design Testing principles throughout the development lifecycle.
qualifications:
Required Technical Expertise:
Embedded Software: Direct experience with embedded systems (8, 16, 32-bit microcontrollers). Note: Web application experience is not applicable.
VectorCAST: Extensive experience required. Used for unit and integration testing on a PC to verify lower-level code and conduct test coverage analysis.
Klocwork: Proficiency with Klocwork for static code analysis and software quality metrics.
C/C++ Development: Strong firmware development background and understanding of microprocessor functionality.
Python Scripting: Ability to write and maintain scripts for automated test environments.
Hardware Debugging: Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware/electromechanical components.
Core Responsibilities:
Automated Testing: Develop and run effective software verification tests (Unit and Integration) to ensure product stability and performance.
Issue Resolution: Identify, document, prioritize, and resolve software issues at a unit level.
Documentation: Write clear and concise technical documentation for all work performed to ensure audit readiness and IEC 62304 compliance.
Risk Mitigation: Provide input to identify and mitigate technical project risks.
Design Principles: Apply a deep understanding of Design and Design Testing principles throughout the development lifecycle.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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