Software Test Engineer II

Job description

How will you make a difference? This is an early-career Software Test Engineer II position intended for engineers with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in embedded systems and software validation. The engineer will perform both manual and automated testing, support hardware/software integration activities, develop and maintain test documentation and automation solutions, and follow company policies and approved engineering processes throughout the validation lifecycle.

What will your typical day look like? As a Software Test Engineer II, you will: Review and analyze system and software requirements for testability. Develop detailed test plans and test procedures under senior guidance. Create and maintain test cases with complete requirements traceability. Perform manual and automated testing of embedded software. Document results and produce clear, comprehensive test reports. Maintain effective communication with peers, developers, and stakeholders.

Assist with laboratory equipment setup, tracking, organization, and maintenance. Contribute to the development and maintenance of test automation solutions to improve test coverage and efficiency. Follow company policies, engineering standards, safety requirements, and approved validation processes throughout all assigned activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline. Minimum of two years of experience in software testing, embedded systems, or a related field. Understanding of electronic control systems, and hardware/software integration. Ability to manage assigned testing activities while adapting to changing priorities and schedules. Hands‑on experience testing and debugging software, and/or hardware‑based systems.

Practical experience using Python for testing, debugging, or automation. Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Desired Skills

Understanding of network communication and communication protocols Working knowledge of C and/or C++. Experience with Linux operating systems. Experience with application lifecycle management tools supporting requirements traceability, test case development, and workflow management (e.g., IBM ELM). Understanding of Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum, in an embedded systems environment. Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

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