Systems V&V Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Systems Verification engineers serve as the safety net for the entire organization before shipping products to the customer. This Staff Systems Verification Engineer works with the systems engineers, software product owner, software, and hardware development engineers to drive and lead the test strategy for system verification & validation and execution for the new product development.

What will you be doing?

• Participate in all aspects of system and software verification for new product development, including determining creation, management and ownership of testing strategy, integration testing, robustness testing strategies, and defect management.
• Participate in initiatives such as test-driven design, BDD, test automation, and AI-assisted test development.
• Participate in requirements discussions and provide input to testability of requirements as necessary. Understand impact of detailed design on the overall system to create detailed test strategies.
• Author verification plans, protocols, test cases, summary reports, trace matrix and other related technical documentation.
• Identify, report, track, and prioritize HW/SW defects using defects management systems (e.g. JIRA) and validate fixes. Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of systems defects.
• Work with geographically distributed test engineering team to allocate and manage testing resource needs.
• Present testing objectives and status at planning meetings. Report on testing progress to upper management.
• Participate in design reviews, design FMEA, and support the development of documentation required for FDA / EU MDR device clearance.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in Electrical, Biomedical or Computer Engineering or related field. Graduate degree is highly preferred.

• BS in engineering, design orscience + 2 yearsexperience, orMasters + 1 yearexperience.

• Experience in developing sophisticated products that includes hardware, electrical and software.

• Experience with test strategy development and execution across a range of electromechanical products, including test automation, performance testing, negative testing, code and coverage analysis, and compatibility testing.
• Experience in software development and test processes.
• Understanding of quality systems and quality assurance processes and principles, with a focus on development and/or verification/validation activities.
• Experience with Agile in a regulated field (preferably medical devices)
• Understanding of test automation/code coverage tools including MATLAB, LabVIEW, LDRA, or other tools.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.