Robotics & Embedded Systems Test Automation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Test Engineer to advance validation across hardware and software systems. You will develop HIL/SIL environments, map requirements, and track defects using Jira/TestRail, aligning with robotics, firmware, and product teams.

Strong Python/C++ skills and experience with embedded systems are required. Qualified candidates have 3+ years (mid) or 5+ years (senior) in HW/SW testing, with experience in safety-critical environments and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years (mid-level) or 5+ years (senior) experience in HW/SW testing or validation.
• Experience testing robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Strong understanding of system integration and debugging methodologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions.
• Experience building HIL systems from the ground up.
• SDET or Quality Engineering background.
• Exposure to AI-driven automation technologies.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration testing across hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) test environments.
• Define and manage requirements traceability and test case mapping.
• Track defects and test progress using Jira, TestRail, or similar.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and reliability standards.
• Work cross-functionally with robotics, controls, firmware, and product teams.
• Build automated test frameworks and supporting tooling.
• Create and execute validation strategies for robotic systems.
• Integrate software, hardware, controls, and networking components into automated testing solutions.
• Develop test plans covering functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Analyze failures and partner with engineering teams to drive corrective actions.
• Improve test efficiency through automation and continuous integration practices.

Skills

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Test Engineer to advance validation across hardware and software systems. You will develop HIL/SIL environments, map requirements, and track defects using Jira/TestRail, aligning with robotics, firmware, and product teams.

Strong Python/C++ skills and experience with embedded systems are required. Qualified candidates have 3+ years (mid) or 5+ years (senior) in HW/SW testing, with experience in safety-critical environments and automation.