Junior Software Test Engineer

Position Summary

ThermoFisher Scientifics Ion Chromatography and Sample Preparation (ICSP) team is seeking aSoftwareTest Engineer to support validation and performance of next-generation ionchromatography laboratory instruments.

This role is part of a strategic NPI (New Product Introduction) initiative focused on developing a new generation platform for chromatographic instruments. This is not aboutmaintainingor incrementally improving existing solutions but a complete redesign of a system currently built onapproximately 15-year-oldelectronics.

The goal is to create a modern scalable platform byleveragingnew technologiesto significantly improve performance functionality and overall system architecture. The work involvesvalidatingcomplex analytical instrumentation systems that combine advanced hardware embedded software and domain-specific capabilities.

This is a multi-year program offering long-term stability and the opportunity to contribute across multiple phases of developmentfrom early validationthrough tocommercialization and sustaining engineering.

What will you do

• Develop and executerequirements-basedtest cases for embedded firmware andsoftware

• Createmaintain and improve automated test frameworks for embedded and system-level testing

• Perform bench-level and system-level testing using standard lab equipment

• Support development of automated test scripts (e.g. Python or similar)

• Collaborate with engineers to debug and resolve issues across hardware and firmware

• Document test results and contribute to structured verification activities

• Support continuous integration/continuous testing workflows for firmware and software releases

• Participate in improving test processes and tools

• Support regression testing and product release activities

Educationand Experience

• Bachelorsand 2 years of experienceinSoftware EngineeringElectricalEngineeringor related field
• orMastersdegreein Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of embedded systems and electronics fundamentals

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope multimeter etc.)

• Basic programming or scripting skills (Python or similar)

• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (UART SPI I2C etc.)

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams

• Willingness to learn structured development and testing processes

• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD tools is a plus

• Interest in modern tools including AI-assisted engineering tools