Software Engineer QA I

Purpose of the Position

The Software Engineer QA will work with the Software team to test and maintain life-science imaging platforms. The position requires knowledge of software and SQA development cycle as applied to Windows based instrumentation systems.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Create verification plans and test cases
• Maintain regression testing plans
• Participate in design and architectural reviews
• Perform coding and execution of unit tests
• Perform regression testing
• Assist with project planning, estimation and tracking
• Assist with Software installation, configuration and upgrading
• Report development status to supervisor on a regular basis
• Maintain an orderly laboratory notebook and design history file
• Assist both the service and manufacturing departments in troubleshooting technical problems with software.
• Recommend innovations and improved methods, tools, and processes

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Activities:

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience:

• 1 - 4 years of experience in testing of commercial software systems

Education:

• Minimum of a BS in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be ambitious, have strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn
• Be a fast learner with strong problem solving skills
• Must have excellent verbal, written and listening skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with others both within and external to the software group
• Must possess the ability to quickly and creatively solve unexpected problems using strong analytical skills
• Working knowledge of software design and various software development tools
• Working knowledge of software Methodologies (black-box and whit-box)
• Working knowledge of Agile or other software development life cycle concepts
• Experience with Labview is preferred
• Experience with Python is preferred
• Experience with image analysis/processing is preferred
• Experience with WinUnit and/or MS .NET unit test framework is preferred

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Benefits

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.