Embedded Test Engnieer

Seargin; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Seargin is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer in Katowice, Poland. You will own testing and evolution of embedded systems, including industrial controllers and firmware, within a hybrid work setup.

You’ll collaborate with teams in the USA, Singapore and Czechia and mentor peers to raise testing quality across multiple embedded projects. You will develop test strategies, build frameworks, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines while shaping test coverage and validating features

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related IT field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of practical Python-based test automation experience.
• Knowledge of network protocols, embedded systems, or RTOS.
• Experience building test frameworks or tools.
• 5+ years in embedded firmware testing and defect analysis.
• Experience with GitHub/GitLab and Jenkins in CI/CD.
• Understanding of test design and validation methods.
• Fluent English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Test firmware components for Rockwell Automation devices.
• Verify and validate features (Ethernet/IP, CIP, etc.).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support defect analysis and root-cause identification.
• Develop test frameworks and environments.
• Define test coverage and review requirements.
• Create test plans and documentation.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, tests and defects.
• Define test strategies for new features and components.
• Promote automation and CI/CD in testing workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.
• Contribute to technical decisions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with global teams.

Skills

Test automation with Python

CI/CD

Embedded systems testing

Debugging skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/Automation/Electronics

Tools

GitHub/GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

As a dynamic multinational tech company operating in 50 countries, we drive innovation and create projects that shape the future and greatly enhance the quality of life. You will find our solutions in the space industry, supporting scientists in the development of cancer drugs, and implementing innovative technological solutions for industrial clients worldwide. These are just some of the areas in which we operate!

Location: Katowice, hybrid

Employment Type: contract

FTE: full-time

Start: ASAP

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Test. You will take ownership of the testing and evolution of embedded systems, including industrial controllers, communications, and platform firmware.

Your team will be 6-8 people and will be one of 20+ embedded teams located in Katowice. You will work together also with other teams, located in USA, Singapore and Czechia.

You will report to the Team Leader/Manager, Embedded Software and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.

What you’ll do:

• Test firmware components for multiple Rockwell Automation devices.


• Verify and validate product features in your domain, such as network protocols (Ethernet/IP, CIP), controller runtime functions, or platform/OS services.


• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.


• Support defects analysis, identifying root-causes using debugging techniques. Apply prioritization based on the most complex and critical problems.


• Develop test frameworks and test environments.


• Participate in requirements reviews and define test coverage for new features.


• Create test cases, test plans, and test documentation.


• Maintain traceability between requirements, tests, and identified defects. Identify gaps in test coverage and propose improvements.


• Define test strategies for new features and system components.


• Support the adoption of automation and CI/CD practices in testing workflows.


• Mentor less experienced engineers and support knowledge sharing within the team.


• Contribute to technical decision-making and drive improvements in development processes.


• Collaborate with teams worldwide.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, or related IT degree (or equivalent practical experience).


• Typically, 5+ years of practical test automation experience in Python, using software lifecycle development methodologies (software requirements analysis, software design, software testing).


• Knowledge of one or more of: network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet-based communication), embedded systems architecture, or real-time operating systems (e.g. QNX, VxWorks).


• Experience developing test frameworks or tools.


• Typically, 5+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware testing, analyzing defects, and supporting issue resolution.


• Practical experience with version control systems like GitHub/GitLab and CI/CD systems like Jenkins.


• Understanding of testing methods, including test design and validation techniques.


• Fluent English (B2 or higher).


• “I'll figure it out and help others do the same.” mindset.

Nice to have:

• Experience in industrial automation systems (PLCs, drives, I/O modules).


• Practical knowledge of embedded security concepts or safety standards (e.g., IEC 62443, IEC 61508).


• Experience with industrial network protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, CIP).


• Familiarity with hardware-software interaction concepts (registers, interrupts, memory management, BSP/HAL).


• Experience with real-time systems.


• Experience in Agile software / SAFe development.


• Collaborative mindset: willingness to support the team, share knowledge, experiment, and maintain technical documentation.

Contact: [e-mail]

To learn more about Seargin, please visit our web page: www.seargin.com