Senior Test Engineer - Onsite

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Nov 2026

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A Day in the Life

The Neuromodulation Operating Unit develops technologies that help improve patient outcomes through advances in MRI-guided therapies, computer-assisted surgery, and laser ablation systems. This organization partners across systems, software, and product development teams to deliver medical technologies that support clinical decision-making, procedural accuracy, and treatment effectiveness.

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This position is based in Lafayette, Colorado, and follows an onsite work model, requiring regular collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, laboratories, and test environments. Travel is expected to be less than 10%.

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will lead verification and validation activities for software and system-level functionality within complex medical device products. This role partners closely with cross-functional engineering teams to define test strategies, develop automated and manual test solutions, analyze results, and support product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead verification activities for software and system-level features across new product development programs.
• Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test solutions for GUI, integration, reliability, and system testing.
• Develop test protocols, procedures, and documentation required to demonstrate product compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and quality engineering teams to review requirements, designs, and risk controls.
• Analyze test results, investigate defects, and drive resolution of technical issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve test methods, automation capabilities, and development processes.
• Provide technical leadership, project planning input, and guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 4+ years of experience OR advanced degree and 2+ years of experience in software, systems, or test engineering.
• Experience developing and executing software or system verification testing.
• Experience creating technical documentation, test protocols, and test reports.
• Experience working on cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing regulated medical devices.
• Experience developing test automation frameworks and automated test solutions.
• Experience with GUI, integration, system, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration Quality System Regulation (FDA QSR) requirements.
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers.

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.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. …