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# Software Test Engineer I

- **Company:** LivaNova, PLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,000 - $100,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Altium Designer, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Schematic Capture
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-test-engineer-i-livanova-10706200

## About the Role

* BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Equivalent Experience

 * 3+ years of experience in electrical design including circuit design, system bring-up, integration, and debug

 * 2+ years of experience in C, C++ or C# for Electrical tests automation

 * Familiarity with low-power circuit design, embedded devices, Altium board layout, and schematic capture
 * Hands-on experience with debugging and related equipment (Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, etc.)
 * Previous work experience in a highly regulated industry such as medical product development is preferred.

## Description

As our Software Test Engineer, you will work with a robust, cross-functional group of electrical, RF and firmware engineers.

You will partner with the R&D and New Product Quality teams to develop test software for characterization, design verification, and manufacturing purposes at our Houston, TX area facility. This is a full-time position and may include occasional travel (less than 10%).

This is an opportunity to develop products that directly impact patients' lives.

What You'll Do

 * Development of automated test systems for Continuous tests, Characterization, Design verification, and Production of various Neuromodulation products.
 * Execute tests and analyze data using statistical methods and influence product designs choices based on your findings.
 * Write technical specifications and requirements and strong written and oral communication skills to accurately convey issues and information.
 * Automate characterization, design verification and production level tests in C#, and other automation software tools
 * Risk assessment of the proposed design and mitigation of residual risk via design or process controls. Ability to perform dFMEA analysis independently on design modules and systems.