QA Engineer II - System Test

ffive; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute test plans for hardware products. You will perform system testing on new releases, collaborate with peers and project teams, and contribute to documentation.

The role supports the transition from NPI to Manufacturing and requires hands-on testing with Test Equipment in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of PCA or System Level MFG Test experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with UNIX/Linus

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in PCA or System Level MFG Test.
• Solid analytic and troubleshooting skills.
• UNIX/Linux experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for F5 hardware products.
• Perform system testing of new products and new releases.
• Collaborate with team members and project leads.
• Contribute to process and procedural documentation.
• Assist other Test Engineers and support the transition from NPI to Manufacturing.

Skills

Test methodologies

UNIX/Linux

PCA/MFG experience

Analytical troubleshooting

Written/Verbal communication

Server architectures

Networking experience

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing and executing test plans associated with F5 hardware products. Debug HW through the use of tests and Test Equipment to apply and maintain quality standards for F5 products. Works closely with MFG to ensure the Product transition from NPI to MFG is successful. Collaborates with peers and assigned Project teams. Requires direct management to complete the majority of development tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follows and contributes to test standards and procedures on a wide range of major product components.
• Performs system testing of new products, as well as new releases of existing products.
• Collaborates with team members and technical leads.
• Contributes to process and procedural documentation.
• Performs Troubleshooting at the System Level.
• Gathers and analyzes test data reports as well as Bug writing, Troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Generates Test requirements for others to develop and execute.
• Conducts internal presentations.
• Assists Senior and Principal Test Engineers where needed.
• Responsible for upholding F5's Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.
• Performs other related activities as assigned.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid knowledge and experience with test methodologies used in HW Test.
• UNIX/Linux experience preferred.
• 2+ years PCA/System MFG experience.
• Solid analytic / trouble-shooting skills.
• Successfully manages ambiguity with limited direction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communications.
• Strong networking experience and understanding of Server Architectures.
• Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Qualifications:

• Typically 1-3 years of experience in PCA or System Level MFG Test.
• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The majority of Duties are performed in a typical office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. At times, Duties will be performed in an MFG area or a Lab.
• Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.
• Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside regular working hours (evenings and weekends). Duties may require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane, approximately 5% of the time spent traveling.
• Job requires the ability to lift to 50 lbs.

F5 Networks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5's differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits . F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com ).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. T