Embedded Software Test Engineer - Hybrid Contract (Chicago)

The Ranger Group; Niles (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ranger Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer on a 6-month contract. Hybrid work site with a pay rate of $60-80/hour DOE.

You will design, develop, and execute automated test strategies for embedded systems used in mission-critical aerospace/defense applications. Responsibilities include creating pytest-based test frameworks, translating requirements into test cases, validating GPIO/UART/SPI/ADC peripherals, and collaborating with firmware and hardware teams to

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python programming with hands-on pytest-based automated test frameworks.
• Strong object-oriented programming concepts; write test cases using classes.
• Experience translating software requirements into executable test cases and performing black-box/white-box testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test frameworks using Python (pytest) for embedded software validation.
• Write requirement-based test cases from software specifications using black-box and white-box testing.
• Perform embedded software testing on microcontroller-based systems and validate peripherals.
• Debug and analyze hardware/software issues with JTAG debuggers and oscilloscopes.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to support integration and system-level testing.
• Document test plans, test cases, results, and defect reports.
• Participate in design and code reviews with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python & pytest

Embedded C

Microcontroller know-how

Debug & protocols

Tools

TI Code Composer Studio

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

The Ranger Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer on a 6-month contract. Hybrid work site with a pay rate of $60-80/hour DOE.

You will design, develop, and execute automated test strategies for embedded systems used in mission-critical aerospace/defense applications. Responsibilities include creating pytest-based test frameworks, translating requirements into test cases, validating GPIO/UART/SPI/ADC peripherals, and collaborating with firmware and hardware teams to