System Test Engineer

TAE Life Sciences (TLS) is a biologically targeted radiation therapy company focused

on developing novel treatment to improve the lives of patients with difficult-to-treat cancers. TLS has

developed breakthrough technology for the clinical investigation of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy

(BNCT) to provide a treatment option for patients with malignancies that are difficult to treat through

traditional methods, such as head, neck and brain cancers. Our proprietary accelerator-based BNCT

platform combines two well-known modalities - biological targeting and radiation therapy - for precision

treatment at the cellular level.

Job Description

Embedded within the Quality organization, System Test Engineering roles provide independent technical

verification and validation of complex medical device systems while working closely with Systems,

Hardware, and Software Engineering teams as well as the Clinical team. The System Test Engineer is

responsible for the development, maintenance, and execution of test cases to support Design

Verification, Design Validation, and Usability Engineering activities for products designed and developed

by the company. A System Test Engineer reads and interprets requirements documents and other design

documentation and interacts with design engineers to ensure test cases properly verify the design

requirements and support validation of applicable user needs and intended uses. A System Test Engineer

also reads, understands, and executes plans for Design Verification, Design Validation, and Usability

Engineering and contributes to associated reports summarizing the testing efforts.

A System Test Engineer will become familiar with applicable international standards associated with

medical device development and quality management (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366)

and can also support the Quality department with other work when workload permits.

About the Role

• Assist senior members of the testing team in developing verification and validation strategies,

including test methods, test levels, sequencing, required environments, and appropriate use of

analysis, inspection, demonstration, and testing.

• Assist senior members of the testing team in developing and maintaining plans for Design

Verification, Design Validation, and Usability Engineering activities for products under

development.

• Derive effective and efficient test cases to verify requirements and validate applicable user needs

and intended uses for the products under development.

• Execute test cases on assigned systems and accurately record the results.
• Identify, document, and characterize defects discovered during test execution with sufficient

technical detail and reproducibility information to assist in troubleshooting and allow further

evaluation by the development team.

• Assist senior members of the testing team in establishing and maintaining bidirectional

traceability between requirements, test cases, test results, and risk control measures.

• Train to and adhere to all relevant SOPs, work instructions, and company policies as part of TAE

Life Science's Quality Management System.

About You

• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to learn verification, validation, usability engineering, and

medical device design controls in a regulated medical device environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding of

technical context with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly document test methods, observations,

results, and technical issues.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to carefully follow documented test procedures while recognizing, documenting, and

communicating unexpected system behavior or discrepancies.

• Strong technical/mechanical aptitude with demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting

ability.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering/Computer Science/Other Technical Discipline.
• Two or more years of experience testing computer or mechanical systems preferred but not

required.

• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and interest in hands-on testing and troubleshooting of

complex technical systems.

Other Requirements (Travel, shift work, etc.)

• Ability to travel to domestic and international customer installations. Current passport desired.
• Ability to obtain a passport and necessary visas required.
• Ability and desire to perform testing activities at customer installations including extended

duration assignments up to 30-60 calendar days per year as necessary.

• Capable of working in safe proximity to residual radiation (with proper PPE).
• Capable of climbing steps (less than 30) around a medical device.

At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job-related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for these roles are $110,000 - $130,000 annually.

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About Us

Imagination, skill, and will

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What you'll get with us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
• Potential for equity participation
• HQ in Southern California
• Employee events on and off-site
• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

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TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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