In this exciting and challenging role as a test engineer specializing in hardware and firmware, you will contribute to the development of new and modified EEG and Home Sleep Test systems that meet application, business, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will be working in the Device Team, reporting to the VP of Device Systems and working closely with hardware, firmware, system, and software engineers. You are responsible for hardware characterization and verification tests, firmware unit tests, integration tests, verification tests, system integration, root cause analysis, and documentation to meet quality requirements.
Your goal as a hardware test engineer is to strive without reserve for the greatest quality and reliability in our products. To accomplish this goal, you will collaborate with other design, research, manufacturing and quality colleagues to develop products from concept to commercialization. You will contribute to product idealization, development, integration verification, and manufacturing. Additionally, you will document design and production processes in accordance with applicable product development procedures, quality and regulatory requirements.- 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.
- Education: BS in engineering or related field.
- Work Experience (post-graduate): 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a BS degree or 3+ years of professional engineering experience with an MS degree or above.
- You have experience with writing detailed technical specifications and documentation, including requirements, test plans, protocols, and reports.
- You can read and follow electrical schematics.
- You have experience with embedded software that runs on a real-time operating system (RTOS).
- You have experience with scripting languages such as Python.
- You have experience with troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware and firmware issues in electromechanical systems.
- You have experience with tools like Git/JIRA and platforms like GitHub.
- Preferably, you have knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical devices.
Skills Required
- BS in engineering or related field
- 5+ years professional engineering experience with BS (or 3+ years with MS)
- Experience writing technical specifications, requirements, test plans, protocols, and reports
- Ability to read and follow electrical schematics
- Experience with embedded software on a real-time operating system (RTOS)
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python
- Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware and firmware issues in electromechanical systems
- Experience developing and maintaining test procedures, fixtures, equipment, and test automation
- Experience with tools like Git and JIRA and platforms like GitHub
- Knowledge of medical device design controls and regulations (FDA, CE, IEC 60601)
- Ability to work from the Boston office approximately 3 days per week
Beacon Biosignals Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core insurance coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, aligning with standard employer health benefits. These foundations are clearly communicated as part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, sick time, and “generous PTO” are highlighted. This range of leave types indicates multiple avenues for time away from work.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family medical leave are explicitly included. This signals support for family and caregiving needs beyond standard PTO.
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What We Do
Brain monitoring is not easily accessible, interpretable or actionable. We're going to fix this, and we'd like you to help. With improved access to brain data and the right tools to act on it, clinicians could intervene in real-time, match life-altering therapies to the patients they benefit most, and treat previously untreatable neurological and psychiatric diseases. Beacon is building an interdisciplinary and uniquely talented team to implement this future.
Why Work With Us
We value curiosity and innovation. We approach problems like research - problems are an opportunity to learn something new and improve upon an outcome.
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