Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Testing and Qualification

bakerhughes; Town of Skaneateles (NY); Hybrid; USD 101,530 - 188,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

401(k) Thrift Plan

Education assistance

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Dependent care support

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Testing and Qualification to design and scale automated test frameworks for hardware-in-the-loop environments, bridging hardware and software. You will lead automation code in Python and C#, and collaborate with firmware, electrical, and product teams to ensure reliable, high-quality products.

In this role, you will drive CI/CD improvements using Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, and GitLab CI, mentor engineers, and advocate for testability

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer in embedded systems or application testing.
• Proficiency in C# .NET and familiarity with Python.
• Experience with testing CV technologies is desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Architect test frameworks for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system integration.
• Develop robust automation scripts and testing suites in Python or C#.
• Lead hardware/software debugging to isolate complex low-level defects.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI) for daily regression testing.
• Promote testability and design-for-test principles through code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers with technical guidance and reviews.

Job description

Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Testing and Qualification

Are you passionate about designing and scaling automated test frameworks for embedded systems that bridge hardware and software?

Do you thrive in debugging complex hardware-software issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-quality product delivery?

Partnering with the best

As the world leader in non-destructive testing (NDT), Waygate Technologies offers the broadest portfolio of industrial inspection solutions. Our solutions include radiography and computed tomography (CT), remote visual inspection, ultrasound and eddy current technologies. We ensure safety, quality and productivity for our customers across major industries around the world.

Fueling your passion

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 5 to 8 years of professional experience in embedded systems and software validation. In this role, you will take ownership of our automated test strategy, designing and scaling advanced test frameworks that bridge hardware and software. You will act as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with firmware developers, electrical engineers, and product managers to ensure the reliability of our products.

As a Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Testing and Qualification, you will be responsible for:

• Architect Test Frameworks: Designing, architecture, and scaling automated test frameworks from scratch for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments and system integration.
• Develop Automation Code: Writing robust, production-grade automation scripts and testing suites using Python, or modern C#.
• Lead Hardware/Software Debugging: Isolating, diagnosing, and root-cause complex low-level hardware defects, race conditions, and timing anomalies using lab equipment.
• Optimize CI/CD Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimizing continuous integration pipelines (e.g. Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to orchestrate daily regression testing on hardware.
• Drive Testability: Participating in software code reviews and architectural discussions to advocate for testability, test hooks, and design-for-test (DFT) principles.
• Mentor Team Members: Providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers on the team.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Experience: Have 4+ years of experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer specifically within embedded systems or application testing
• Programming: Have proficiency C# .NET and familiarity with Python.
• Computer Vision: Have experience testing and employing CV technologies is desirable
• Education: Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.

Preferred

• Have experience with automated test equipment (ATE) design or custom hardware test fixture development.
• Have knowledge of safety-critical development standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 62304, DO-178C).
• Have experience with containerization tools like Docker for standardized test environments.
• Leverage AI/ML tools to accelerate test development, including automated test generation.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

What You Can Expect

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $101,530.00 - $188,470.00.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes' good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Embedded Software, Testing and Qualification