Apprentice Software Engineer [LCM]

Job Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Engineers to join our Lifecycle Management (LCM) Team as part of a 24-month apprenticeship program.

This role is intended for recent graduates in Computer Science, Information Science or related disciplines who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in software development, medical device lifecycle management, device testing, and platform sustainment activities.

The apprentice will work closely with experienced engineers and gain exposure to the end-to-end lifecycle of regulated medical devices, including software maintenance, platform upgrades, operating system patching, testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Support software development, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities for medical device products.

Assist in implementing, validating, and verifying software changes and enhancements.

Participate in functional, integration testing of medical devices and associated software applications.

Support operating system upgrade and patch validation activities.

Assist in root cause investigation, defect analysis, and troubleshooting activities.

Create and maintain technical documentation, test reports, and engineering records.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to software quality, reliability, and maintainability.

Support automation and productivity improvement efforts where applicable.

Learning & Development

During the apprenticeship, the candidate will gain exposure to:

Medical device software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Lifecycle management and sustainment engineering activities

Operating system patch creation and validation processes

Defect management and issue-tracking processes

Emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence applications in engineering workflows

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree (B.E / B.Tech) in:

Computer Science

Information Science

Strong academic background

Basic understanding of software development fundamentals

Required Skills

Analytical thinking, attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset

Basic programming knowledge (C/C++/Python/Java/C#) is a plus

Strong documentation and reporting skills

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

Preferred Skills (Optional)

Exposure to operating systems such as Windows or Linux

Knowledge of version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, etc.)

Awareness of software development lifecycle processes

Prior academic or project experience in application development, testing, or automation

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