HW/SW Test Engineer

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Software Test Engineer

Work Location: Onsite - Newport, RI

Work Schedule: 9/80

Experience Level: MidLevel (5-8 years)

Education: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related)

Overview

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to support test planning, test execution, and integration activities across hardware and software systems. This handson role involves the development of test plans and procedures, execution of test events, issue investigation, requirements verification, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The engineer will also interface with end customers during formal testing and selloff events.

This position operates in a fastpaced, highly collaborative, onsite engineering environment.

Primary Mission

Execute software and hardware test activities, support integration, and ensure systems meet requirements through thorough, repeatable test planning and verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, test procedures, and automated test tools for multiple software and hardware programs
• Perform handson testing of hardware and software components
• Identify, isolate, and document defects; collaborate closely with development teams to resolve issues
• Support hardware/software integration efforts in a Linux/VxWorks environment
• Track, verify, and validate system requirements
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to support formal selloff events, integration tests, and acceptance activities
• Participate in issue resolution meetings, readiness reviews, and sprint activities
• Document and report test results using standard test tracking tools
• Support occasional travel for integration and test events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science , or related STEM discipline
• 5-8 years of test or engineering experience (or MS + 3 years)
• Experience executing tests in software environments, including:
  • Test documentation
  • Test result reporting
  • Use of test tracking tools
• Experience testing systems built on Linux and/or VxWorks
• Handson experience with hardware/software integration and debugging
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Willingness to perform periodic overnight travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software development in C
• Familiarity with embedded systems
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Background in quality assurance or configuration management
• Familiarity with test automation development and scripting

Success Indicators

• Successfully completes integration and system selloff test events
• Produces highquality test plans, test procedures, and tools
• Contributes to smoke testing, integration testing, and harnessed testing for HW/SW systems
• Ensures all system acceptance deliverables are completed and accepted
• Demonstrates clear communication and strong collaboration with engineering teams

Work Environment & Culture

• Onsite, collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Close partnership with software developers, system engineers, and hardware teams
• Opportunities to work handson with embedded systems and advanced technology

EEO Employer

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