Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Test Automation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Create test methods and procedures to facilitate the transition of products from design to mass production.

• Design automated testing solutions, frameworks, and fixtures for both software and hardware validation, encompassing integration, unit, and system tests within a comprehensive testing framework.

• Conduct regression, performance, stress, and reliability testing for FORT devices, whether manually or through automation.

• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to ensure reliable and repeatable testing processes.

• Collaborate with both internal and external hardware and software design teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware and electrical hardware challenges.

• Participate in design reviews and establish testability criteria early in the product development cycle.

• Assist the product engineering team in the development and maintenance of R&D test environments.

• Partner with manufacturing associates to create and document hardware and software production testing protocols.

• Provide technical support to production and program management for special customer orders.

• Participate in re-engineering existing designs to enhance quality and manufacturability.

• Engage directly with customers at their locations to ensure their success through hands-on enablement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in designing and implementing tests for intricate embedded products.

• More than 2 years of experience in embedded software test automation and the development of test frameworks.

• Proficient in Python and Bash scripting.

• Experience with data manipulation libraries such as NumPy and Pandas.

• Familiarity with validation processes and infrastructures for hardware and software, including Hardware-in-the-loop and Software-in-the-loop testing.

• Understanding of Docker containerization.

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitLab and Jenkins.

• Proficient in Git version control systems.

• Experience in designing custom hardware and software tools or fixtures for testing embedded systems.

• Familiar with wired networking technologies such as Ethernet, CAN, and UART.

• Knowledge of wireless networking technologies including BLE, Wi-Fi, and LTE.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and provide updates to various stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills to convey solutions, ideas, and processes to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Expertise in Pytest/test frameworks and principles of scaling system design.

• Familiarity with programming in C++ and MATLAB.

• Experienced with requirement management tools such as Jama and Polarion, including requirement testing.

• Background in custom hardware design.

• Knowledge of safety standards like IEC 61508 and ISO 26262.

• A preferred degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.

• A growth-oriented mindset seeking advancement opportunities within FORT.

• Passionate about products and technologies that create a real-world impact.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel of 10–20% may be required for customer-site engagements.