Firmware Test Engineer

CareerCircle
Houston, TX, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$83,200.0 - $104,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests Black-Box Testing C++ (Programming Language) Code Coverage Communications Protocols Software Debugging Linux Embedded C Embedded Software Firmware
+6 more
White-Box Testing Python (Programming Language) Test Execution Engine Scripting PIC Microcontroller Information Technology

Job description

  • Perform firmware testing of gas metering products using both black-box and white-box testing methodologies.
  • Analyze and interpret embedded C/C++ code to validate functionality, performance, and system behavior.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and document defects by monitoring critical signals and conducting root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve firmware and system-level issues.
  • Develop and implement automation strategies to transition testing processes from manual execution to automated frameworks, improving efficiency and test coverage., * Embedded C
  • Embedded Software
  • C/C++
  • Black-Box Testing
  • White-Box Testing
  • Embedded Systems
  • Firmware Development and Testing
  • Linux

Requirements

Firmware Debugging Scripting Visionary Automation Innovation Embedded C Communication Test Equipment Test Automation Computer Science White-Box Testing Gas Meter Systems Black-Box Testing Electrical Engineering Artificial Intelligence C (Programming Language) Communications Protocols Electronic Test Equipment Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), * Embedded C and C++

  • Embedded Software Development
  • Firmware Testing and Validation
  • Black-Box and White-Box Testing
  • Embedded Systems
  • Linux
  • I2C Communication Protocols
  • Python Scripting and Automation
  • Microcontrollers
  • Electronic Test Equipment and Debug Tools, * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; alternatively, an Associate degree with a programming certification and relevant experience.
  • Experience developing and testing firmware on STMicroelectronics microcontrollers.
  • Working knowledge of I2C communication protocols and sensor integration.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation, scripting, and white-box test execution.
  • Experience using electronic test equipment to perform hardware and firmware validation in a black-box testing environment.

Benefits & conditions

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

About the company

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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