QA Engineer II - System Test

F5; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute test plans for hardware products. You will debug hardware using test equipment and ensure quality standards while coordinating with manufacturing to transition products from NPI to production.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in PCA/System MFG, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in UNIX/Linux. Collaboration and clear communication are essential in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of test methodologies used in HW test.
• UNIX/Linux experience preferred.
• 2+ years PCA/System MFG experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong networking experience and understanding of server architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for F5 hardware products.
• Debug HW using test equipment to maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with MFG to ensure smooth product transitions from NPI to production.
• Follow test standards and contribute to documentation.
• Troubleshoot at the system level and analyze test data.

Skills

Test methodologies

UNIX/Linux

PCA/mfg experience

Analytical skills

Communication (written & verbal)

Networking

Server architectures

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related field

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. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].