Systems Verification Engineer, Robotics (Pittsburgh, PA)

Systems Verification Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)

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At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

Systems Verification engineers serve as the safety net for the entire organization before shipping products to the customer. Our robotics product is an advanced system that integrates hardware, software, firmware and cloud services. This Systems Verification Engineer works with the systems engineers, software product owners, software, and hardware development engineers to drive and lead the test strategy for system verification & validation and execution for new product development.

• Leading and executing system and software verification activities for new product development.
• Developing and managing test strategies, including integration, robustness, and automation testing.
• Participating in test-driven design, behavior-driven development (BDD), and AI-assisted test development.
• Collaborating with systems engineers, software product owners, and hardware teams to ensure testability and system integrity.
• Authoring verification plans, protocols, test cases, trace matrices, and summary reports.
• Managing defect tracking and validation using tools like JIRA.
• Supporting root cause analysis and troubleshooting of system-level issues.
• Coordinating with a geographically distributed test engineering team.
• Presenting testing objectives and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Participating in design reviews, FMEAs, and supporting documentation for FDA and EU MDR regulatory submissions.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Biomedical, Computer Engineering, or a related field, 2+ years of experience with a BS degree, or 1+ year with a Master's degree.
• Experience developing complex electromechanical products that integrate hardware and software.
• Strong background in test strategy development and execution, including test automation and performance testing.
• Familiarity with software development and testing processes in regulated environments.
• Understanding of quality systems, verification/validation principles, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, LDRA, or similar for test automation and code coverage.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.

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We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging-Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more aboutEmployee Inclusion Groupson our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.

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