Lab QA Engineer for IoT & DER Energy Systems

Itron, Inc.; Liberty Lake (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. in Liberty Lake, WA is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to run our device lab and validate DEM software against DERs, smart thermostats, and other lab hardware.

You will set up devices, configure networks, coordinate with IT, security, and engineering, and create test plans, execute tests, document defects, and drive root-cause analysis while ensuring remote lab access for a globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance or related technical field.
• Experience performing software testing including test case creation, execution, and defect reporting.
• Basic familiarity with Linux and Git.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory devices (smart thermostats, DERs) used to validate DEM software functionality.
• Install, configure, and maintain supporting network infrastructure, including cellular connectivity and other comms equipment.
• Collaborate with IT, networking, security, and engineering teams to establish device connectivity and lab readiness.
• Develop and execute manual test plans, test cases, and procedures to validate product functionality, quality, and reliability.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution with engineering.
• Report results and risks to support continuous product improvement.
• Participate in sprint activities and quality planning to understand testing requirements.

Skills

Linux basics

Git version control

Test planning

Troubleshooting

Communication

Lab setup

Remote access

Scripting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Linux

REST API testing tools

Docker

Azure/AWS

Job description

Itron, Inc. in Liberty Lake, WA is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to run our device lab and validate DEM software against DERs, smart thermostats, and other lab hardware.

You will set up devices, configure networks, coordinate with IT, security, and engineering, and create test plans, execute tests, document defects, and drive root-cause analysis while ensuring remote lab access for a globally distributed team.