Software/Hardware Test Engineer

1 month ago

Mountain View, California, United States Actalent Full time

ON SITE Contract Job Opportunity based in Mountain View, CA.

*This is NOT a C2C (Corp to Corp) OR Sponsored Job Opportunity

Candidates MUST be ITAR compliant to be considered for this role.

Purpose of the team:

  • Building equipment used in the manufacturing process. May be located in Redmond or other facilities.
  • Test and validation in the Hololens program. Board level wireless calibration and tests. (Wifi/Bluetooth/GPS) sub-systems.
  • Device Calibration and set-up for verification and occasionally 3rd party efforts have their test sets working correctly. Test automation for those systems. (setting up bench to de-bug to calibrate wifi/gps/Bluetooth) measurements and test systems. Typical EE (Electrical Engineer) role for grounding in RF in wireless systems with Software Engineering experience

Key projects:

  • Test automation for those systems. (setting up bench to de-bug to calibrate wifi/gps/Bluetooth) measurements and test systems. Typical EE (Electrical Engineer) role for grounding in RF in wireless systems
  • Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm -
  • Working with the RF Engineering team to ensure devices are calibrated and work with Software Engineers that are developing the test automation.
  • Really sits in-between the RF Engineers and the hardcore EE's

Summary:

The main function of a Software Test Engineer is to develop, implement, and document all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, defect tracking and reporting, including follow-up and issue resolution.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures
  • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
  • Develop testing programs that addresses areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability
  • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers
  • Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content
  • Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
  • Create or maintain databases of known test defects
  • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates

Skills:

Radio Frequency

WiFi/Wireless Signaling

Python

PowerShell

Electrical Engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Candidate Requirements

  • Years of Experience Required – 5+ Years of Experience (Really needs to just have the must have hard skills)
  • Degrees or certifications required – Masters level EE (Electrical Engineering) is a REQUIREMENT
  • Disqualifiers – N/A; Having a RF Engineering or Wireless focus (is A must have)

Best vs. Average:

  • Qualcomm and BLE chipsets, with prior experience with QSPR and / or IQFact test packages. This would be for Wifi / BT / GPS testing. No immediate need for cellular. BT5
  • Lite Point or Rhoade and Schwartz Hardware Experience

Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
  • 8-10 years experience required
  • Experience testing software
  • Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports
  • Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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