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Senior Firmware Test Engineer

Tactile Medical
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Digital
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience testing firmware, embedded software, device software, or software-controlled products, including ownership of complex test areas.
  • Strong ability to design test approaches, develop automated tests or scripts, analyze test results, and improve repeatability across firmware and device test environments.
  • Hands-on regulated medical device software verification experience, including creation or review of test protocols, test cases, traceability, objective evidence, and release documentation.
  • Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, design controls, requirements management, software verification, and regulated product development documentation.
Nice to have
  • Connected medical device experience involving firmware-controlled devices, diagnostics, provisioning, telemetry, secure updates, manufacturing test, service tools, or post-market support.
  • Depth testing connected devices that use wired or wireless communication technologies, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or device-to-device communication.
  • Automated test framework, hardware-in-the-loop, simulator, test fixture, CI/CD, regression test, or lab automation design and maintenance background.
  • Mobile/cloud integration testing background across edge-to-cloud workflows, connected-device data flows, cybersecurity testing, secure update behavior, or vulnerability verification.
  • Familiarity with SBOM/SOUP concepts, medical device cybersecurity guidance, or FDA 510(k) software documentation support.
What the job really is

The Senior Firmware Test Engineer at Tactile Medical is responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of regulated medical devices through comprehensive testing of firmware and device software. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to verify software behavior, developing automated tests, and maintaining documentation to support software verification processes. The engineer will also drive defect investigations and enhance testing practices within the team.

Benefits
  • medical, dental and vision benefits
  • retirement benefits
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • family medical leave
Things to weigh
  • The salary range is provided but may vary based on location and candidate experience.
  • The role requires hands-on experience with regulated medical devices, which may involve strict compliance and documentation standards.
  • The position involves collaboration with both internal and offshore contributors, which may require effective communication across different teams.
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