Senior Software Test Automation Engineer, HIL

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mounds View, MNNewton, MA
Salary
$103,200–$154,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 2, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $132,906–$203,293 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $129k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.

Medtronic currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,600–$197,400 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Test Automation Engineer, HIL

The Sr. Software Test Automation Engineer - HIL joins the Affera Mapping and Ablation System team to ensure the reliability and performance of advanced medical devices. This role involves testing systems software in standalone and hardware-in-the-loop environments to treat cardiac arrhythmias. You will design, develop, and execute manual test plans and automation scripts to detect problems, perform workflow analysis, and document results. Key responsibilities include diagnosing software defects and improving product configurations for future models. You will utilize Python or comparable languages, test frameworks, and reusable libraries while analyzing logs and debugging failures. Required skills include hardware-in-the-loop testing for embedded systems, experience with oscilloscopes and function generators, and knowledge of IEC-62304 and FDA guidance. You will collaborate with systems, mechanical, and electrical engineers to resolve integration issues.

What you'll do

  • Test systems software functionality and performance in standalone and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
  • Develop and execute manual test plans and scripts to detect software problems.
  • Validate that systems software meets all technical and functional requirements.
  • Perform workflow analysis and document test results to recommend quality improvements.
  • Diagnose and resolve software defects in coordination with engineering teams.
  • Improve product configurations for current and future medical device models.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of testing software technologies and HIL testing methods.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, Master's with 2 years, or PhD with 0 years of experience.
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing in an embedded or medical device environment.
  • Experience integrating hardware, software, and simulation-based test setups to validate system performance and reliability.
  • Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
  • Expert knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline (preferred).
  • Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators (preferred).
  • Experience writing, executing, and maintaining test automation scripts in Python or a comparable language (preferred).
  • Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases such as Polarion, TFS, TestRail, or JAMA (preferred).

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