Embedded Software Test Engineer

Description:
We are seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer to support the development projects with a leading battery energy storage integrator in the DC Metro Area. This person will be responsible for validating the quality and reliability of their embedded software products through formal testing and validation processes. This exciting opportunity will allow you to contribute with your knowledge and passion in the development of cutting-edge technologies to aid our partner's vision towards a 100% renewable energy future
Main responsibilities
Develop and execute detailed test plans for embedded software systems.
Perform manual and automated testing to identify system vulnerabilities and quality problems.
Diagnose and resolve software defects.
Analyze test results and report findings to stakeholders.
Lead the creation and maintenance of test documentation.
Implement best practices in test automation and continuous integration processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system testing, system reliability and product certification.
Skills:
automated testing, HWIL, Embedded Software
Top Skills Details:
automated testing,HWIL,Embedded Software
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Experience/Education Requirement
BS in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field
5 years of experience in embedded systems QA execution and methods
Experience with test automation frameworks and tools, including experience writing custom automated test scripts
Desired Technical Skills:
Experience with programming languages such as C/C , Python, or Java.
Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller architectures.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
Knowledge of Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automated testing for embedded systems
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Experience with Model-based design of Embedded Systems using Matlab/Simulink
Software Tools: Practical usage of software management tools like Git, Bitbucket, and Jira.
Working knowledge of safety and reliability standards like IEC 61508, ISO26262 and reliability methodologies such as Fault Trees, RBD, STPA, and FMEA

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