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Title:   Software Quality Engineer (Validation & Verification)

Position Summary:
This position is part of a team responsible for planning, developing and executing verification & validation tests for implanted medical device and accessory software.  Testing for this position is focused at the system level (black box).  The Software Quality Engineering will also provide organizational leadership in medical device software development and validation “best practices”.

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Plan and execute software validation activities in support of implantable medical device systems and accessories.

    • Review requirements for testability and develop software verification and validation plans
    • Execute system level tests
    • Write and release software V&V plans, protocols and reports suitable for regulatory submissions (FDA and International)
    • Actively participate in software development process as an independent reviewer and process expert
    • Participate in software issue resolution
    • Perform risk management activities for software
    • Drive software development “best practices” and process improvement for medical devices

The person:

  • BSEE, BS Software or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of software development or testing
  • Energy, commitment to excellence, and ability to work in a fast paced, technically skilled, startup team.
  • Experience in a software development process for medical devices (Required)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (Required)
  • Working knowledge of FDA Guidelines and International standards for software development, verification and validation (Required) 
  • Technically able to execute system level tests using appropriate tools.

Northstar Neuroscience offers a fun work environment, competitive salary and benefits package including 401k, stock options, free bus pass, and PTO.  To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to the contact information below.  Please refer to posting #ENG410 when applying for this position.

Northstar Neuroscience, Inc.
Reference Job Code: #ENG410
Attn: Human Resources
2401 4th Avenue, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98121
Email: jobs@northstarneuro.com
Northstar Neuroscience, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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