Embedded Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Create, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for embedded electronic systems and software.
• Validate system functionality, performance, reliability, and quality across various operating conditions.
• Identify, document, and track defects through their full lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Perform regression testing to confirm that new changes do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• Communicate test results, findings, and risks clearly to software developers and other stakeholders.
• Document test procedures, test environments, and results to support compliance, traceability, and repeatability.
• Use electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies to support system-level verification.
• Review source code where needed to derive effective and targeted test cases.
• Contribute to the improvement of automated testing frameworks and processes in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in software testing, verification, or validation.
• Hands-on experience developing test cases from requirements and design documentation.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Bash, or C.
• Experience with version control systems, requirements management tools, and bug tracking tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments and iterative delivery practices.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in identifying and documenting defects.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with software developers and technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience testing embedded systems, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked on embedded electronic products.
• Exposure to bare-metal and/or RTOS-based architectures and their constraints.
• Understanding of hardware/software interactions in electronic products and embedded environments.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools for embedded or software systems.
• Ability to review and interpret source code to design targeted and meaningful test cases.
• Linux experience, including working in Linux-based development or test environments.
• Interest in continuous improvement of test strategies, automation coverage, and quality processes.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail in identifying and documenting defects.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Bash, or C.
• Experience with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools for embedded or software systems.
• Ability to review and interpret source code to design targeted and meaningful test cases.
• Linux experience, including working in Linux-based development or test environments.
• Interest in continuous improvement of test strategies, automation coverage, and quality processes.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.
• HSA/FSA programs and employee assistance resources.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/yr.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position in Hartford, WI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.