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Embedded Test Engineer

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Create/maintain embedded test plans, execute automation, and aid hardware debugging.

Key Responsibilities

  • embedded development
  • test automation
  • defect tracking
  • test planning
  • test documentation
  • team leadership

Tasks

-Contribute to embedded software development tasks as workload requires or between testing projects. -Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software testing and test automation. -Lead development teams in isolating, reporting, and tracking software defects through resolution. -Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test documentation.

Requirements

  • c/c++
  • python
  • rtos
  • daq
  • bachelor’s
  • 2-3 years

What You Bring

-Familiarity with embedded system analog, digital, and communication interfaces. -Foundational understanding of tools like oscilloscopes or logic analyzers for troubleshooting. -Familiarity with languages commonly used in test automation (C#, Python, or related). -Minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience in software testing or software development with a significant focus on test automation. -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering. -Good understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts and the ability to read and interpret schematics. -Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS). -Experience with unit test frameworks. -Experience with specific DAQ hardware/software (DAQ USB-1208HS-4AO, or related). -Strong programming skills in C/C++. -Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and best practices, including version control and defect tracking. -In-depth knowledge of testing communication interfaces. -Proficiency in using debugging tools.

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil