Senior Software QA Engineer (Embedded Systems)
804 Technology
Newton, MA
Up to $65.00/hour
1st Shift: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Contract
As a Software QA Engineer you will be responsible for:
- Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test cases for application and embedded software.
- Identify, document, and track software defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues using bug tracking systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, hardware engineers, and product managers to understand requirements and support design of effective test strategies.
- Analyze test results, provide feedback to engineering teams, and suggest improvements to enhance software performance and reliability.
- Drive improvements in testing processes, tools, and methodologies to improve product quality and reduce time to market.
This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to do develop your career:
- Experience in testing safety-critical software systems (e.g., automotive, medical devices).
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA) and practices for medical software development (IEC 62304).
- ISTQB certification or similar quality assurance certifications is a plus.
Required skills to have for the success of this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on application software and hardware systems.
- Strong understanding of communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, and UART.
- Familiarity with working on real-time operating systems (RTOS), Windows OS, and Linux OS environment
- Familiar with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python for automation testing.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
About the Company
804 Technology
804 Technology is your corporate engineering partner in recruiting, staffing, and placement. The partners at 804 Technology have over thirty years of combined technical experience. Our reputation is built on our ability to establish long-term, positive relationships with our clients, candidates and employees. 804 Technology leads the industry in its customer-focused standard for quality, service and professionalism.
We offer both temporary and permanent recruitment services for the complete project life cycle, from conception to completion. Our staff is dedicated to quickly finding the most qualified engineers and engineering support personnel on a national level.