Senior Systems Quality Engineer (Teradyne, N. Reading MA)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Quality Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. This role combines system-level validation of complex semiconductor test systems with the development of scalable automation solutions that improve product quality, reliability, and engineering efficiency.

Responsibilities

• System Validation & Integration
  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of system-level test strategies for complex semiconductor test and automation platforms.
  • Validate end-to-end product functionality across software, hardware, embedded systems, networking, and mechanical components.
  • Develop test scenarios that reflect real-world customer workflows, operating conditions, and product usage.
  • Support system integration activities, including hardware bring-up, subsystem validation, and troubleshooting of integrated solutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis across software, hardware, embedded, electrical, and mechanical domains to isolate and resolve complex issues.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to identify quality risks early and influence design decisions that improve testability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Software, Hardware, Embedded, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Product Management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Serve as a technical quality advocate, providing guidance on design-for-testability and system validation strategies.
• Metrics, Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and test metrics.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into product health and validation progress.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in quality engineering, systems engineering, product validation, test engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience validating complex integrated systems consisting of software, hardware, embedded, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Experience within semiconductor test, automation, robotics, industrial systems, manufacturing systems, or other complex engineering environments.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, C++, or Python.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and test infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex root cause analysis across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience working within Agile development environments using tools such as Jira.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong customer focus.
• Experience working with embedded systems, hardware interfaces, sensors, controllers, and system communications.
• Knowledge of design-for-testability (DFT), system reliability, and validation methodologies.