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Client is looking for a highly innovative and enthusiastic Firmware Test Engineer to join our Industrial Automation R&D team onsite (MF) at our Andover MA location. In this role the individual will test and evaluate firmware to ensure the quality and reliability of software for electronic hardware for Ethernet communications protocols 5G and WiFi technology and IoT (Internet of Things) enabled solutions in the industry sector.
They will work with multiple applications and execute automation within the projects as available.
The right candidate performs productively in a fastpaced work environment and efficiently works on multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Test Development: Write automation testing including handson scripting with internal frameworks (Robot Framework).
Work collectively with team members to solve defects and suggest improvements.
Create and execute manual test scripts for regression installation and performance/stress testing.
Maintain existing automation tools/testing procedures to support testing efforts Maintain strong project management skills ensuring all steps of designated projects are completed.
Monitor and communicate with developers any defects that arise when completing manual or automation testing.
Continue Integration / Continue Development (CI/CD): Knowledge of full automation of CIT testing. Knowledge of CI/CD tools integration/ operations/ change management and maintenance. Develop policies standards guidelines governance and related guidance for both CI/CD operations and for the work of developers.
Technical Documentation: Contributing to writing detailed Test Plans Test Reports Build Guides and Implementation Guides.
Debugging and Troubleshooting: Debug Analyze and reproduce complex hardware and software issues to ensure optimal system performance and security and perform unit tests.
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC to excel within an "Agile" environment (i.e. user stories iterative development continuous integration continuous delivery shared ownership testdriven development etc.
Innovation: Participate in innovative projects outside of daytoday project .
Problem Solving: Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills for rapid troubleshooting and solution development.
General
Good Presentation skills: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a closely related technology in 5G/Wifi and/or embedded systems.
Experience: At least 13 years of experience in embedded firmware and/or 5G/Wifi testing.
Python Programming Experienced
C/C Programming Midlevel
Experience in Ethernet Communication & field bus communication TCP/IP & Networking Technology
Experience in Wireless Technology
Testing Skills: Demonstrated experience in unit functional regression performance compatibility endtoend/system and incremental integration testing.
Technical Expertise: Solid foundation in Python programming Linux testing and debugging within embedded environments. Experience in C/C programming is a plus.
Networking Protocol: Experience with Networking and Communications Protocols for Industrial Automation Client/Server Applications OSI model and/or 5G WiFi.
Development Environment: Knowledge of Robot Framework
Operating Systems: Knowledge of realtime operating systems RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS or Zephyr) Embedded Linux and VxWorks.
CyberSecurity: Familiarity with cryptography concepts and secure features such as cryptographic key management and distribution certificate management and PKI.
Issue Resolution: Ability to identify issues and risks analyze and understand underlying causes and devise appropriate action plans.
Achieve Sustainable Results: Ensure successful of strategies monitor and followup on plans and maintain high levels of energy in a fastpaced environment.
SDLC and Tools: Experience with the full software development lifecycle agile methodologies (Scrum) and tools like Wireshark Git and GitHub.
Communication and Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
Drive for digital up skilling in technologies such as 5G WiFi and TSN.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Research Aptitude: Demonstrated ability to independently research complex technical topics distill information and contribute to design specifications and whitepapers.
Impact Maker: Possess a strong drive for curiosity and selfmotivation to tackle technical challenges and enhance product performance.
Python and C/C and Embedded Engineer and python and Git or GitHub and Ethernet and TCP/IP and Networking Technology and IoT or 5G/Wifi testing.
Education
Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technology in 5G/Wifi and/or embedded systems. Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in embedded firmware and/or 5G/Wifi testing
Full Time