Embedded Software Test Engineer

Impact
San Jose, CA, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$145,600.0 - $156,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Command-Line Interface Computer Engineering Embedded Software Firmware Log Files Test Scripts System-level Testing

Job description

As a Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test strategies for embedded software, firmware, and hardware-integrated products., * Developing comprehensive test plans and strategies for embedded software, firmware, and hardware-integrated products.

  • Executing manual and automated tests to validate product performance and identify defects.
  • Documenting test results accurately and thoroughly to ensure clear communication of findings.
  • Troubleshooting defects through root-cause analysis to determine underlying issues.
  • Using command-line tools, log files, and physical probing to analyze system behaviors.
  • Defining and refining test protocols to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Validating product quality by applying electrical, mechanical, and system-level testing methods.
  • Preparing detailed test reports summarizing execution results, defects, and corrective actions.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing activities and sharing results effectively.
  • Continuously improving testing methods to enhance overall product quality and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems testing within a medical device or regulated environment.
  • 2+ years of experience analyzing requirements and creating detailed test cases, test plans, and test protocols for embedded systems.
  • Proven ability to perform manual and automated testing of hardware and software/firmware, with strong documentation skills.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting defects via root cause analysis, utilizing command-line tools, log files, and other testing methods.
  • Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and system-level verification techniques.
  • Experience with command line tools and scripting.
  • Knowledge of C++ and C#.

Benefits & conditions

$70 - $75 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

About the company

Our client, a Global Medical Device Manufacture, has an immediate opening for a Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer (Medical Device) for a 6 Month + Contract. Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day! You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed, and detail-oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.

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