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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Desktop Computing, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Strategies of Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Git, Bare Metal, Software Version Control, Atlassian Bamboo, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/fl/melbourne/b3c035a2-c133-4d32-9d62-c5c0ab061415 ## About the Role Melbourne, FL*On-Site Linux CI/CD Rapidio Scripting Visionary Automation Innovation Bare Metal Reliability Traceability Unit Testing Shell Script Oscilloscope Communication Test Planning Test Equipment Logic Analyzer Version Control Test Automation Embedded Systems Software Testing Test Engineering Hardware Support Microcontrollers Atlassian Bamboo Embedded Software Security Clearance Instrument Control Formal Verification Programming Concepts Requirements Analysis Continuous Integration New Product Development Manufacturing Processes C (Programming Language) Communications Protocols C# (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Serial Peripheral Interface Python (Programming Language) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Military Standards And Specifications Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, * Strong background in product-based software testing (c/c++), with a focus on embedded systems. * Hands-on experience using C, Python, C#, or similar languages to develop automated tests and scripts. * Experience with requirements analysis, traceability, and verification for embedded software. * Familiarity with embedded hardware concepts, including microcontrollers and real-time systems. * Ability to design, build, and maintain automated test environments for embedded platforms. * Experience with software testing and test automation in a professional engineering environment. * Ability to work effectively with instrument control equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and single-board computers. * Strong communication skills to collaborate across software, hardware, and test engineering teams. * Ability to obtain security clearance, as work involves equipment used in sensitive installations. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience with CI/CD tools such as Bamboo and similar platforms. * Experience with version control systems such as Git. * Familiarity with communication protocols including UART, I²C, SPI, Serial RapidIO, and Ethernet. * Familiarity with unit testing tools and frameworks for embedded or systems software. * Experience working in Linux environments and using shell scripting for automation. * Familiarity with MIL-STD qualification testing and related standards. * Understanding of manufacturing processes and Electronic Stress Screening. * Understanding of bare-metal programming concepts and workflows. * Interest in seeing products through the full lifecycle from design to manufacturing. * Appreciation for working in a stable organization with a track record of receiving industry awards., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description This role focuses on developing, executing, and automating test strategies for embedded software systems to ensure functional accuracy, requirement compliance, and long-term reliability. You will validate software functionality on real hardware, support formal verification activities, and contribute to continuous integration processes, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready embedded products., * Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded software systems. * Review and interpret system and software requirements, ensuring full traceability and compliance with specifications. * Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks using C, C++, Python, C#, and other scripting or programming languages. * Perform integration and verification testing on embedded hardware and software components to validate system behavior. * Use instrument control tools such as single-board computers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies to support hardware and software validation. * Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and system issues. * Maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test results, defect logs, and compliance reports. * Support continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated build and test processes into CI environments. * Conduct formal verification activities and provide clear, traceable evidence for requirement compliance. * Present test results, findings, and recommendations to internal engineering teams and external stakeholders as needed. * Contribute to the design and maintenance of automated test environments that support product development from design through manufacturing.