Entry-Level Firmware Test & Automation Engineer

Itron, Inc.; West Union (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Test Engineer in West Union, South Carolina to contribute to testing and validation of electricity meter firmware and supporting software.

You will participate in manual and automated testing, document results, and collaborate with firmware and software engineers to understand product requirements and behavior. This role offers hands-on experience with firmware testing, test automation, and quality engineering in the Utilities & Energy sector, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming (C#, C++, Python).
• Basic understanding of software testing principles and defect reporting.
• Ability to learn hardware, firmware, testing, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing test plans, designs, goals, and cases from requirements.
• Execute manual and automated tests on firmware and software; document results.
• Identify and report defects, reproduce issues, and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with automation team to maintain test solutions.
• Support automated test frameworks and tools.
• Work with engineers during development and testing activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Communicate test status and risks to stakeholders.
• Adopt agile mindset and learn new testing techniques.

Skills

OOP concepts

C# / C++ / Python

Software testing basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Learning hardware/automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL basics

Job description

Itron, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Test Engineer in West Union, South Carolina to contribute to testing and validation of electricity meter firmware and supporting software.

You will participate in manual and automated testing, document results, and collaborate with firmware and software engineers to understand product requirements and behavior. This role offers hands-on experience with firmware testing, test automation, and quality engineering in the Utilities & Energy sector, with an