Test Engineer Level (Embedded Software)

Radiant Info Systems Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in California is looking for a Test Engineer to work within the Core BSP test group. Responsibilities include developing and executing tests for embedded platforms, particularly for hardware drivers related to USB and multimedia applications. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in testing embedded software and a Bachelor's in engineering. This role emphasizes strong programming skills in Perl/TCL and C, as well as teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of work experience testing embedded software, preferably device drivers.
• Experience in test methodology and processes, including requirements collection.
• Lab and hands-on debugging skills; ability to isolate failures.

Responsibilities

• Test development, execution, troubleshooting on embedded platforms.
• Focus on testing drivers for hardware blocks like USB and Touchscreen.
• Profile and optimize CPU usage and performance of drivers.

Skills

Testing embedded software

Test automation development

Programming in Perl/TCL and C

Debugging skills

Good understanding of computer architecture

Familiarity with USB and peripherals

Knowledge in BREW, Windows Mobile, Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

This is a Test Engineer position within the Core BSP (Board Support Package) test group with the following responsibilities:

* Test development, execution, troubleshooting and problem resolution on embedded Brew/Windows Mobile/Linux/Standalone CoreBSP platforms

* Focus on testing drivers for hardware blocks such as USB controller, SD/MMC controller, Touchscreen controller, Clock Regime, DMA engines and I2C/SPI controllers

* Test the interactions between drivers and with CDMA/UMTS Modem and Multimedia applications

* Profile and optimize CPU usage, performance and power consumption of the various SW drivers

* Interact in a team environment with developers, system engineers and testers

* Develop test automation in C/Perl Flexibility in work assignments and ability to multi-task are crucial.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: -

1 - 3 years of work experience testing embedded software, preferably device drivers

Experience in test methodology and test processes, including requirements collection, test plan development and execution

Experience in developing test automation with strong programming skills (in Perl/TCL and C) Lab and hands-on debugging skills; ability to do initial debug and isolate failures

Preferred Qualifications: Not Required

Good understanding of computer architecture and real-time operating systems is desired

Familiarity with Flash Devices, USB and other peripherals is desired

Good understanding of the software development cycle is desired

Knowledge and experience in BREW, Window Mobile, Linux, Symbian is a plus

ARM experience is a plus

Exposure to pre-silicon hardware simulators and emulators is a plus

Assembly language experience is a plus

Knowledge and experience in Bluetooth, GPS, Graphics and WLAN is a plus

Ability to time-share and prioritize between multiple tasks is crucial

Education: Required: Bachelor's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering Preferred: Master's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering

Additional Information

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