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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Development Engineer - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $103,200.0 - $154,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, LabVIEW, System Testing, System-level Testing, Statistics Packages - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fc1ee968-a5b6-4936-8625-28a456e047bf ## About the Role To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. * Bachelors degree - Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering * Minimum 4 years developing firmware and test equipment * Or minimum 2 years developing firmware and test equipment with a Master's Degree * Or PhD with 0 years relevant experience. Nice To Have: * Medical Device Industry experience * Device level systems testing * Mixed signal analysis For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. ## Description Medtronic's Test Development Team in Tempe, Arizona, is looking for a Senior Test Development Engineer to develop firmware and Automated Test Equipment software to support manufacturing electrical test and perform mixed signal analysis for PCB level and device level integrated system level testing. This individual contributor will have responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies - from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills. Role and Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and implement testing methods to detect manufacturing defects in custom ultra-low power electronic systems. * Develop firmware-based solutions in C as needed to meet specific test requirements. * Develop test methods in Test Stand, LabView, or C++ depending upon which Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is utilized for any given test application. * Investigate issues with test applications released to production and implement changes as needed. * Responsible for documenting the test methodologies and executing verification & validation of test applications per the Test Application Standard Operating Procedure. * Verify and debug custom hardware designed to fulfill electrical test requirements. * Utilize statistical analysis tools to identify improvements to a test application. * Collaborate with multiple internal functions to define test requirements, test methods, and improvement opportunities. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [The Algorithm That Nearly Killed Me: When Testing Isn't Enough](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2110-the-algorithm-that-nearly-killed-me-when-testing-isn-t-enough) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)