Performance Test Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Reliability Performance Engineer for an 10-month contract with a client in Deerfield IL 60015 (Hybrid).

Title: Reliability Performance Engineer

Location: Deerfield IL 60015- Hybrid

Contract: 10 months Contract

Pay Rate: $60-63/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Reliability Performance Engineer to develop and execute testing documentation and scripts that validate and verify both physical and digital medical products. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing test protocols that ensure product reliability, security, and performance under various conditions, including high-volume simulations, network interactions, and cybersecurity challenges. The ideal candidate has a strong background in test automation, system validation, and compliance-driven testing within the medical device industry.

Key Responsibilities

Test Development & Execution

• Create detailed test plans, scripts, and protocols to validate software, firmware, and hardware components of medical devices.

• Develop and automate tests that simulate high-volume data processing, real-world network interactions, and security threats.

• Conduct functional, integration, and system-level testing to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

• Perform manual and automated testing for both digital (software-based) and physical (hardware-based) products.

Simulation & Performance Testing

• Design and execute high-volume simulations to evaluate device performance under extreme workloads.

• Validate network reliability by simulating real-world connectivity scenarios, including cloud, IoT, and hospital network environments.

• Conduct cybersecurity testing, including penetration testing, encryption validation, and threat modeling.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze test results, identify failure points, and collaborate with R&D, engineering, and security teams for issue resolution.

• Document testing methodologies, defects, and performance metrics in compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and HIPAA regulations.

• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) based on test findings.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with software developers, network engineers, and product designers to refine product testing approaches.

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

• Stay updated on medical device regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and emerging testing technologies.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

• years of experience in software/hardware testing, automation, or medical device validation.

• Strong knowledge of test scripting languages (Python, Java, C#, or similar).

• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, JIRA, Selenium, Appium, Cypress).

• Familiarity with network protocols, security testing, and performance benchmarking.

• Understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971 (Risk Management), and IEC 60601 standards.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud-based medical device testing (AWS, Azure, IoT platforms).

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, OWASP, FIPS 140-2).

• Certification in ISTQB, CISSP, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance