Staff System Test Engineer

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water.

Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. We create a more resourceful world by protecting essential resources for today and tomorrow. Learn more at .

Itron a global technology leader in the energy and smart grid sector is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join our this role you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality reliability and customer value of integrated software firmware hardware and systemlevel solutions delivered to utilities worldwide.

As a Staff Systems Test Engineer you will apply systematic and innovative testing approaches within solution test laboratories partnering closely with crossfunctional teams to deliver resilient customercentric solutions that meet high quality and performance standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop review and execute integrated solution test strategies plans designs objectives and test cases based on customer use cases system architecture and technical requirements

• Validate endtoend system functionality across software firmware hardware meters tools and supporting infrastructure to ensure reliable and scalable solutions

• Identify analyze document and communicate defects inconsistencies and risks in a clear actionable and accountable manner

• Design develop and maintain automated test solutions using modern testing tools scripting languages and best practices

• Collaborate authentically and effectively with systems engineers software and firmware development teams throughout the product lifecycle including design reviews code walkthroughs and inspections

• Investigate complex systemlevel issues analyze test results and provide datadriven recommendations to improve product quality and customer outcomes

• Support internal stakeholders by responding to technical inquiries related to system behavior testing and solution operation

• Verify accuracy and completeness of technical documentation user guides and online help content

• Participate in knowledgesharing and training sessions to support Services Support Centers and crossfunctional teams

• Contribute to a collaborative agile and innovative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and customer success

• Work in a hybrid role balancing remote work with onsite collaboration at the Itron facility in Raleigh NC
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience

• 26 years of applicable professional experience in system software firmware or solutionlevel testing

• Handson experience testing complex multicomponent and distributed system solutions

• Strong analytical problemsolving and criticalthinking skills with a customercentric mindset

• Ability to manage priorities effectively while working in a fastpaced accountable and agile environment

• Experience collaborating across teams disciplines and time zones using clear and professional communication
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in the energy utilities smart grid or IoT industry

• Familiarity with modern software development and delivery methodologies including Waterfall Agile and Continuous Integration

• Experience developing automated test scripts using Python Java or similar languages

• Working knowledge of test and results tracking tools such as Azure DevOps (ADS/TFS) Jira or equivalent systems

• Exposure to AI and intelligent agents and their efficient application within solution test processes

• Understanding of IP networking concepts including IPv6 and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark

• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux server environments

• Experience with web services and WSDL is a plus

• Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle SQL Server or MySQL including scripting

• Exposure to cloud technologies (e.g. Microsoft Azure AWS)

• Knowledge of cellular WiFi RF or other communication network technologies
  

Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial social health and wellbeing programs paid vacation 401k matching employee stock purchase program hybrid work schedule and more!

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