System Level Embedded Test Engineer

Akimbo Technologies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Akimbo Technologies is seeking a System Level Embedded Test Engineer with real-time operating system experience for its Ottawa location. You will work within a creative team to implement software solutions for a fault-tolerant distributed computing solution, participating in the full development lifecycle from concept to deployment.

Ideal candidates possess 3+ years in embedded software development, strong C/C++ skills, and 5+ years in system-level testing, with a self-starting attitude and

Qualifications

• 5 years professional experience in test engineering and C/C++ development

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to develop and deliver automated solutions
• Implement, design and test automated systems using modern languages, tools and methods
• Create and assemble test benches for new hardware components
• Validate hardware functionalities and limits with basic and environment stress tests
• Share ideas for innovation and process improvements
• Develop metrics to ensure quality goals are met or exceeded

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

RTOS (QNX/VxWorks)

System level testing

Automation & test fixtures

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/software engineering/electrical engineering or mathematics

Tools

Git

MCU Espresso or equivalent

Job description

Akimbo Technologies is a leader in the mobility industry with its patented fault tolerant distributed computing solution.

The primary advantage of our fault tolerant distributed computing is its ability to recover in real-time. This functionality is also a requirement for true autonomous mobility. When fault tolerance is applied to cybersecurity, another compelling advantage emerges – detection, correction and self-healing in real-time. In fact, our use of fault tolerance applied to cybersecurity and autonomy is the industry's first.

If you are self-motivated, thrive on challenging problems and want to be a key member of a team creating innovation then we have something in common.

Akimbo Technologies is looking for a System Level Embedded Test Engineer with real-time operating system experience for its Ottawa location. You will work within a creative team to implement software solutions to a new and challenging paradigm. You will share the opportunity to contribute to the entire development lifecycle of an innovative fault tolerant distributed computing solution. This includes all phases of development from concept formulation, design to deployment.

Experience :

• embedded sw development: 3 years (required)
• C/C++: 3 years (preferred)
• RTOS ( QNX or VxWorks, not HTML, JS): 3 years (required)
• System Level testing: 5 years (required)

Responsibilities:

• Work within a team of smart and talented people to develop and deliver innovative automated solutions
• Implement, design and test automated systems using modern languages, tools and methods
• Create and assemble test benches for new hardware components
• Validate hardware functionalities and limits with basic and environment stress tests
• Share ideas for innovation and process improvements
• Develop metrics to ensure quality goals are met or exceeded

Required Experience and Education:

• Canadian residency
• A self-starter with drive, curiosity and passion to push the boundaries
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/software engineering/electrical engineering or mathematics
• 5 years professional experience in test engineering, C/C++ development
• Experience with Git source control management
• Experience with real-time embedded software development

Skills:

• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, drive and results oriented
• Strong advocate for quality
• Work with engineers to ensure maximum coverage and risk-based testing
• Automation and test fixture design, and strong coding ability
• Strong ability for troubleshooting and problem solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An eagerness to learn and solve problems
• Generating key metrics to enable informed decisions on tests and automation

Assets:

• Real-time application development and testing
• MCU expresso or equivalent
• Experience with network, CAN bus, TCP/IP, …

Dynamic Canadian start-up dedicated to creating innovative solutions that push the limits of cybersecurity for real-time operating systems