Engineer, Embedded Software Test - Python (maternity cover)

Rockwell Automation; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer paid time off

Volunteer donation matching

On-demand digital course library

Mindfulness programs

OnTrack wellbeing program

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Katowice is seeking an Engineer, Embedded Software Test to independently test firmware features and deepen expertise in embedded systems. You will work with a 6-8 person team among 20+ embedded groups worldwide and report to the Team Leader/Manager of Embedded Software in a hybrid setup in Katowice.

You will develop tests, automate firmware validation, integrate into CI/CD, and collaborate across Agile/SAFe teams while helping diagnose defects with a proactive, can-do

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical test automation experience in Python
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet) and embedded systems architecture
• 2+ years of embedded firmware testing and defect analysis
• Experience with version control (GitHub/GitLab) and CI/CD (Jenkins)
• Fluent English (B2 or higher) and proactive attitude

Responsibilities

• Test Development & Automation of firmware components for Rockwell devices
• Verify and validate features such as network protocols and platform services
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Support defects analysis and root-cause identification
• Create test plans, cases, and documentation
• Maintain traceability between requirements, tests and defects
• Collaborate in Agile/SAFe environments and with global teams
• Promote automation and CI/CD in testing workflows

Skills

Python

Test automation

Embedded testing

GitHub/GitLab

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, or related IT degree

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description We're looking for an Engineer, Embedded Software Test. You will independently test firmware features and grow your technical expertise in embedded systems. Depending on your team, you may work on network protocol stacks, controller application firmware, or platform-level software for Rockwell Automation's industrial products. 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.

Your Responsibilities:

• Test Development & Automation 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 and identifying root-causes.
• Test Strategy & Planning 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.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Participate in Agile/SAFe development activities (planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Collaborate with teams worldwide.
• Help use automation and CI/CD practices in testing workflows.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, or related IT degree (or equivalent practical experience).
• Typically, 2+ 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).
• Typically, 2+ 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).
• "Can do" and "I'll find out" attitude.

The Preferred - You Might Also 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.

What We Offer:

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• ... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!