US_East | Software Developer - Testing Tools/Automation/Performance _L2

TALENT Software Services; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Burlington, MA, is seeking an Embedded Test Engineer to join their R&D team. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining test strategies for embedded systems, particularly in coffee brewing technology. The ideal candidate must possess over 5 years of experience in embedded systems testing, automation, and quality assurance methodologies. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems testing.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software testing methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded firmware and hardware.
• Create and maintain automated test frameworks for validation of embedded systems.
• Collaborate with firmware developers to identify and resolve defects.

Skills

Embedded systems testing

Automation

Quality assurance methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

JIRA, Xray

Job description

Overview

Role: Embedded Test Engineer

Work location: Burlington, MA

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Embedded Test Engineer to join our R&D team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining test strategies for our embedded systems that power coffee brewing technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems testing, automation, and quality assurance methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded firmware and hardware components
• Create and maintain automated test frameworks for embedded systems validation
• Perform functional, regression, and system-level testing on embedded devices
• Develop test fixtures and hardware setups to validate product functionality
• Collaborate with firmware developers to identify and resolve defects
• Document test procedures, results, and technical specifications
• Participate in design reviews to ensure testability of new features
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders
• Support continuous integration and delivery processes for embedded software
• Contribute to improving overall product quality and reliability

Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems testing
• Strong knowledge of embedded software testing methodologies and tools
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
• Knowledge of RTOS concepts and embedded Linux
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities

Optional skills and skill proficiencies

• Experience with test automation frameworks for embedded systems (pytest)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C, C++, Python)
• Experience with consumer electronics or appliance testing
• Knowledge of IoT device testing
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Understanding of power management and thermal testing
• Knowledge of safety standards for consumer products
• Experience with JIRA, Xray, or similar test management tools
• Background in developing custom test equipment or fixtures