Embedded Software Test Engineer

Kelly Services - Cedar Falls, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cedar Falls, IA

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for software verification, test planning, and execution for embedded software on tractors, specifically focusing on the drivetrain control subsystem. This role involves creating test plans, defining regression testing levels, increasing test case automation, and ensuring the availability of various test environments. The position is integrated within the Waterloo software delivery team and requires onsite work immediately.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for software verification and test execution for embedded software on tractors.
• Create the tractor sub-system software verification test plan for features and defects.
• Define the appropriate level of regression testing required in each round of testing.
• Increase test case automation for the control subsystem.
• Track metrics as defined by the Software Test Supervisor, including requirements to test case coverage and defects found.
• Ensure the availability of test environments (MiL, SiL, HiL, ViL) and define which to use based on the test strategy.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience working in mechatronics, including understanding of electrical, electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• One or more years of control system experience, preferably related to propulsion systems or agriculture equipment.
• One or more years of experience with embedded control systems in product development or testing.
• One or more years of experience with electronic test tools and simulation tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Model Based Software Design (MBSD) and/or system simulation (e.g., Matlab or Simulink).
• Experience with test case automation tools (e.g., ECU-Test).
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum software development environment.
• Experience with CAN bus and tools for testing and analysis.
• Experience operating agricultural/off-road equipment.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, legal plan, and short-term disability.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.