About the Role

The System Integration Test Engineer II plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of KARL STORZ products throughout the development lifecycle. In this position, you will collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers to evaluate the integration of software, hardware, and firmware components within complex medical technology systems.

You will perform integration and verification testing, investigate product defects, develop automation solutions, and provide valuable feedback to development teams to improve system robustness and interoperability. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing directly to the delivery of high-quality products that support healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule with 4 10 hour work days on-site with Friday's off in our Goleta, CA office. The base salary for this role is $82,400 - $107,000 depending on experience.

What You'll Do

• Perform hardware, software, and firmware integration testing throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Execute both white-box and black-box testing activities to evaluate system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Develop custom test software and automation tools to improve testing efficiency and expand test coverage.
• Identify, troubleshoot, characterize, and document defects, providing detailed reports to engineering teams for resolution.
• Analyze test results, verify existing functionality, and recommend corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Support alpha and beta testing activities by preparing equipment, automation frameworks, and test methodologies.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers to resolve integration and performance issues.
• Participate in regression testing efforts for new products, software releases, and ongoing product enhancements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2 to 5 years of engineering, software development, systems integration, or testing experience; advanced degree may substitute for some experience.
• Experience testing integrated hardware, software, and firmware systems.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python programming and test automation development.
• Knowledge of networking technologies, communication protocols, cybersecurity, and Internet-connected systems.
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical devices, healthcare technology, aerospace, or other quality-driven environments.
• Exposure to software quality metrics, performance analysis, and automated testing frameworks.

What Will Make You Successful

• A passion for identifying issues before products reach customers and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills across software, hardware, and integrated systems.
• The ability to balance attention to detail with an understanding of overall system behavior and performance.
• Effective collaboration skills and the ability to build strong relationships across engineering and project teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on enhancing test methods, automation capabilities, and product quality outcomes.

Eligible Employee Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
  
  Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
  
  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

Pay Transparency

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

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