Sr Software Engineer - Verification & Validation

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

• For degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A).

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in developing and executing test protocols for embedded systems if having a Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of experience if having a Master’s degree.

• Must be able to read and understand ‘c’ code although programming experience is not essential.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Strong emphasis on process.

Nice to Have Requirements

• Experience in testing software for electro-mechanical systems.  White box testing experience a strong plus.

• Experience in automated software test using tools such as Vectorcast.

• Strong analytical, prioritization, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of V&V methods for safety critical, fault tolerant real-time. software.

• Knowledge of IEC 62304 standard.

• Experience with embedded real-time operating systems.

• Knowledge of basic electronics, and ability to use common electronic instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE: Reports to: R&D Manager or Principal Embedded Engineer WORKING CONDITIONS: Standard office setting, clean room, surgical lab, operating room, pilot lab, external research organizations, supplier visits, travel as required Based in North Haven, CT.

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements 
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

The applicant will have to have the ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis