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MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer provides independent Quality oversight and advanced technical guidance for the development, validation, release, and post-market maintenance of software-based medical devices throughout the product lifecycle. This role independently leads complex software Quality activities within established quality system and software lifecycle frameworks such as reviewing software requirements, testing strategies, cybersecurity controls and validation; while supporting continuous improvement.
This role partners closely with Software Development, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Product Management to ensure products are safe, effective, secure, and compliant with applicable regulatory and Quality requirements.
Love finding the question no one has asked yet? At MicroAire, software quality is about more than checking a box. It helps ensure the medical devices clinicians rely on are safe, effective, and secure.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer who can dig into complex software, spot risks early, and work with engineers to find practical solutions. You’ll lead software quality activities across development, testing, release, and ongoing product support, partnering with teams across Engineering, Regulatory, Product, and Manufacturing.
If you enjoy connecting the technical details to the people who depend on the product, bring your curiosity and sound judgment to a team where your work matters.
+ Essential Duties and Responsibilities
SOFTWARE QUALITY AND DESIGN CONTROL OVERSIGHT
Provide Quality Assurance oversight for software development activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with Design Control and Software Lifecycle requirements.
Author, review, and approve software development documentation within delegated authority and in accordance with established procedures, including: User Needs
Design Inputs and Requirements
Software Design Specifications
Verification and Validation Protocols
Test Reports
Traceability Matrices
Release Documentation
Risk Management Documentation
Participate in design reviews, software development reviews, risk reviews, and release reviews.
Ensure software development processes comply with internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
TECHNICAL SOFTWARE REVIEW
Review software technical documentation and development practices for compliance with Quality and regulatory requirements.
Participate in technical evaluation of source-code or code-review evidence, as applicable.
Evaluate software design and technical risk assessments.
Assess software change requests and their impact on product Quality, risk, and regulatory compliance.
Support investigations of software defects and field issues through technical review and root cause analysis.
Collaborate with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement in software Quality and development practices.
VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION
Leads the development and execution of product or project level software verification and validation strategies within established lifecyle and Quality frameworks.
Ensure testing is performed, documented, and reviewed at appropriate levels, including: Unit Testing
Integration Testing
System Testing
Regression Testing
Automated Testing
User Acceptance Testing
Verify traceability between requirements, risks, design outputs, and testing activities.
Evaluate test coverage, unresolved defects, and release readiness.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Support software risk management activities in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Participate in: Hazard Analyses
Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA)
Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
Benefit-Risk Evaluations
Ensure software-related risks are identified, controlled, verified, and documented.
CYBERSECURITY QUALITY OVERSIGHT
Provide Quality oversight for secure software development lifecycle activities.
Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity processes consistent with IEC 81001-5-1.
Collaborate with Cybersecurity and IT teams to ensure alignment with organizational information security controls and ISO/IEC 27001 principles.
Support post-market cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, and security update processes.
QUALITY SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE
Ensure compliance with applicable global regulatory and Quality requirements.
Support internal audits, supplier audits, notified body audits, MDSAP audits, and regulatory inspections.
Review software-related nonconformances, deviations, CAPAs, and complaint investigations.
Support Management Review activities and software Quality metric reporting.
Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the software Quality system.
SUPPLIER QUALITY AND THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OVERSIGHT
Support qualification and oversight of software suppliers and development partners.
Review supplier Quality documentation and audit results.
Assess risks associated with third-party software components, open-source software, and cloud service providers.
Support supplier corrective action activities as required.
+ Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Software Validation, or Software Quality Engineering within a regulated industry, including demonstrated experience independently leading complex software Quality activities in a regulated environment.
Hands-on software development experience with the ability to independently evaluate software engineering deliverables.
Experience with one or more programming languages, including C++, and embedded software development.
Ability to assess software development best practices.
Understanding of software build and release processes.
Knowledge of APIs, cloud services, and system integrations.
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Jama, Automated testing frameworks and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Environments
Working knowledge of:
FDA 21 CFR Part 820
FDA Design Controls
FDA Software Validation Guidance
FDA Cybersecurity Guidance
ISO 13485
ISO 14971
IEC 62304
IEC 60601
IEC 81001-5-1
ISO/IEC 27001
EU MDR
MDSAP Requirements
Applicable global medical device regulations and standards
Preferred Qualifications
Medical device industry experience.
Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Software in a Medical Device (SiMD), embedded software, connected medical devices, mobile applications, cloud-based software platforms, and/or AI-enabled technologies.
Ability to read and understand source code. Experience participating in code reviews.
Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
Experience participating in regulatory inspections and Quality system audits.
ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
ISTQB Software Testing Certification
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor
+ Competencies
Competency
Skills
Behaviors
Advanced Software Quality Expertise
Software Quality systems
Design controls
Compliance oversight
Risk-based decision making
Provides independent, objective Quality oversight for complex software activities.
Applies established Quality frameworks with sound judgment.
Coaches colleagues and leads cross-functional technical reviews.
Escalates systemic, novel, or significant risks appropriately.
Technical Expertise
Software development
Code review, as needed
Architecture evaluation, as needed
Validation methodologies
Applies technical expertise to assess software Quality and engineering deliverables
Risk Management
Software risk assessment
FMEA
Cybersecurity risk evaluation
Makes sound, risk-based decisions
Proactively identifies potential issues
Communication & Influence
Technical writing
Presentation
Stakeholder engagement
Builds strong cross-functional relationships
Influences without direct authority
Analytical Thinking
Root cause analysis
Problem solving
Data evaluation
Investigates issues thoroughly
Develops practical solutions
Continuous Improvement
Process improvement
Audit readiness
Quality metrics
Drives enhancements to systems, processes, and organizational performance
+ Work Environment, Physical Demands and Protective Equipment
· This is a senior individual-contributor role. The position may provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction but does not have direct supervisory responsibility unless separately assigned.
Primarily office-based environment with regular collaboration across Quality, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Management functions.
Requires extensive computer and software system use.
May involve participation in audits, inspections, manufacturing observations, design reviews, and supplier assessments.
Must be able to review technical documentation and quality records for extended periods.
Requires adherence to company quality, information security, and confidentiality requirements.
Follows protective equipment procedures for each department.
+ Schedule, Travel Responsibility, Special Conditions or Requirements
· Optimal Work Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Schedule can be flexible within the range of 6:30am-6:00pm.
· Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
· Occasional travel may be required to support audits, supplier evaluations, business meetings, training, or regulatory activities.
· May participate in critical product support, compliance, or investigation activities as business needs require.
· Must maintain compliance with applicable quality system, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
Pay Range: $88,000 to $110,000
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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