Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Junior Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer. The role involves developing test automation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 7+ years of embedded development experience, with expertise in C# and knowledge of C/C++. The position is temporary and offers an exciting development environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years Embedded Development and/or Embedded Test Development.
• Basic understanding of software test methodologies and automation principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop test automation to improve efficiency and test coverage.
• Log, track and investigate defects to determine root cause.
• Collaborate with other teams to facilitate a cohesive group environment.

Skills

Expertise in C#

Working knowledge of C/C++

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Junior Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our team responsible for new product design, development, and introduction into production. Located at the newly expanded Emerson Innovation Center, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on adding to existing market leading products and technologies within the Fisher branded line of products, part of Emerson Final Control.

Join our team of experts to learn and grow your knowledge in an exciting development environment. Location: Marshalltown, IA.

Essential Job Functions

• Define and develop test automation to improve efficiency and test coverage
• Write manual and automated test procedures for features of low power, high reliability industrial process control devices
• Champion other members of the test team to deliver quality products
• Collaborate with other teams (Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, etc) to facilitate a cohesive group environment
• Create and maintain a backlog of all work items within an Agile Environment
• Log, track and investigate defects to determine root cause
• Monitor, debug and enhance automated test infrastructure
• Perform project and product documentation in accordance with departmental and company procedures and standards
• Read, interpret, and implement engineering and industry standards

Education / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar experience
• 7+ years Embedded Development and/or Embedded Test Development

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Expertise in C# and a working knowledge of C/C++
• Basic understanding Knowledge of software test methodologies and automation principles: Regression test, functional test, unit test, black box test, white box test, etc.
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics and circuit analysis
• Ability to understand basic mechanical, pneumatic and electronic systems
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Knowledge / Experience

• Knowledge of control systems and/or process control environments
• Experience with distributed version control (Mercurial, Git, or similar)
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) tools (TeamCity, Jenkins, or similar)
• Experience with ARM embedded processor platforms
• Knowledge of test equipment (National Instruments or similar) including data acquisition, analog and digital output cards, relays, power supplies, etc.
• Experience with industrial protocols: HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Industrial Ethernet, Modbus, etc.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary