Software Test Engineering Co-op (RLM)

Description

The team builds software for medical devices and works within the Software Engineering group (RLM) in Danvers, Massachusetts.

As a co-op, you will test medical device software end to end, using Pytest and in-house tooling, and gain hands-on experience doing it.

The role suits someone who cares about software quality and wants to keep learning.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain automated test scripts with Pytest and other tools, then run them for end-to-end testing of medical device software.
• Work with developers and QA colleagues to learn application requirements and draft thorough test plans.
• Find, record and track software defects, and help the development team resolve them.
• Join code reviews and walkthroughs to check code quality and conformance to industry standards.
• Run manual and automated tests that cover functionality, performance and security.
• Compile and review test reports, then recommend improvements based on the results.
• Help refine test processes and methods, and keep up with new testing tools and techniques.

Requirements

• Be a junior, senior or graduate student working toward a degree in computer science, software engineering, electronics or a related field.
• Have working knowledge of Pytest or similar automated test frameworks.
• Understand database concepts and have experience with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, or with NoSQL databases.
• Be proficient in at least one of C, Rust, Python or JavaScript.
• Have experience with version control, particularly Git.
• Bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning and adapting.
• Communicate clearly in writing and speech and collaborate well within a team.
• Show project experience from coursework, personal projects or previous internships.
• Plus: coursework in electrical engineering, signals and systems, or embedded devices.
• Preferred: prior software development or testing experience through coursework or projects.
• Preferred: exposure to Agile or Scrum methodologies, which is advantageous.
• Preferred: enthusiasm for learning and working with new technologies and tools.
• Preferred: contributions to open-source projects or a personal portfolio, which are a plus.
• Preferred: experience with embedded software using low-level languages such as C, C++, Rust or Go, which is a plus.
• You must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and must not need employer sponsorship for an employment visa such as H-1B or a green card, now or in the future. Students on CPT, OPT or STEM OPT usually need future sponsorship for long-term employment and do not qualify for this program unless they hold an alternative long-term status that requires no company sponsorship.

Conditions

This is an onsite role in Danvers, Massachusetts, with a start in January 2027.

Pay ranges from $23.50 to $52.50 per hour, depending on program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.

The posting is expected to close on 6/25/2027, though the company may extend it and keep accepting applications.

Accommodation requests are available to applicants with disabilities during the interview process.

Benefits

• Eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits under the terms of the plan.
• Sick time of up to 40 hours per calendar year, or up to 56 hours per calendar year for employees living in the State of Washington.
• Eligible to join the company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).