Embedded Software Test Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transit Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software QA Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on developing and executing test plans for battery management and energy management software, with emphasis on ensuring quality and reliability through automated and manual testing.

The position requires experience with embedded systems, test automation, HIL testing, and scripting in C++/Python. It is a hybrid contract role based in Herndon, with benefits and collaboration across

Qualifications

• 5 years of Battery Management Systems and Energy Storage Systems embedded software test experience.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) automated testing for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages for writing automated test scripts.
• Must have green card or U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for embedded software systems applied to battery management systems and energy management systems.
• Perform manual and automated testing to identify system vulnerabilities and quality problems.
• Collaborate with the development team to diagnose and resolve software defects.
• Analyze test results and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of test documentation.
• Implement test automation and continuous integration processes.

Skills

BMS testing

Test automation

HIL testing

C++/Python

CI/CD

Agile

IEC/ISO26262

Industrial protocols

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Embedded Software Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Software QA Engineer to join our team to support the development of test plans and the execution of testing for battery management systems deliverables. This person will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of these embedded software products through rigorous 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 client's vision towards a 100% renewable energy future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for embedded software systems applied to battery management systems and energy management systems.
• Perform manual and automated testing to identify system vulnerabilities and quality problems.
• Collaborate with the development team to diagnose and resolve software defects.
• Analyze test results and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of test documentation.
• Implement test automation and continuous integration processes.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of Battery Management Systems and Energy Storage Systems embedded software test experience.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) automated testing for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages for writing automated test scripts.
• Must have green card or U.S. citizenship

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller architectures.
• Knowledge of industry standards for functional safety and software quality.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
• Practical usage of software management tools like Git, Bitbucket, and Jira.
• Working knowledge of safety and reliability standards like IEC, ISO26262, and reliability methodologies such as Fault Trees, RBD, STPA, and FMEA.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS485, CAN, Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP.

Work Environment

3-4 days onsite in Herndon. Normal lab and cubicle setup.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Herndon, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.