Firmware/Software Test Automation Engineer FTE
Role Summary/Purpose

The Firmware Test and Automation Engineer will report to the Firmware QA Manager and work within a Scaled Agile Scrum environment. In this role, they will collaborate with the Scrum development team and product management team to design and execute both manual and automated test solutions for product releases.

You will work among a talented and motivated R&D team, applying technologies such as On-line Dissolved Gas Measurement (DGA), Bushing Measurement (Tan Delta and Capacitance), Partial Discharge (PD) detection (UHF & Electrical) and Fast Transient measurement.

The team’s scope is unique, spanning fundamental research into new measurement technologies through to the development and deployment of advanced cloud-based Industrial Internet solutions.

Job Description

Role Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and execute manual and automated tests across the GE product fleet to ensure functionality, quality, and robustness.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate the testing process, including evaluating and selecting appropriate tools.
• Develop automated test frameworks using Python, Robot Framework, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Implement test automation where appropriate to improve efficiency, repeatability, coverage, and accuracy.
• Methodically review user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements.
• Create detailed, well-structured, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Ensure traceability between requirements and test cases.
• Identify, recommend, and implement procedures to improve the efficiency of QA test execution.
• Work closely with the Scrum development team to perform smoke and regression testing in a timely manner, using both manual and automated methods.
• Assist with the prioritization and analysis of reported defects, and collaborate with development teams to support timely resolution.
• Verify that firmware defects have been resolved.
• Triage and analyze test results.
• Participate in peer reviews of test designs and scripts.
• Maintain accurate records of test results for release documentation, and prepare test and release reports as needed.
• Maintain a repository of software and firmware release artifacts.
• Capture debug output and stack traces to help developers identify and resolve the root causes of firmware defects.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing team environment.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the QA Manager and Embedded Software Leader.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline or equivalent.
• Extensive experience as a Firmware test and automation engineer.
• Designed and maintained a complete test automation framework
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Hands on experience in testing microservices in a docker environment.
• Extensive hands on experience with Python and Robot-Framework.
• Familiarity with Jenkins.
• Familiarity with test automation framework such as Selenium.
• Competent in use of configuration management tools preferably github
• Planning and organizing skills

Desired Criteria

• Understanding of embedded systems and environments
• Preferably hands-on experience with PyCharm or VS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience of Linux Operating system
• Familiarity with HP ALM Quality Centre and Rally/JIRA
• Ability to use signal generators and oscilloscope
• Ability to understand mechanical and electronic systems
• Enthusiastically research new tools and testing processes.
• Evidence of mentoring/coaching software team members.
• Ability to design and construct electronic hardware simulators
• Experience in automation and manual testing of both DGA900 family, Bushing Monitoring (BMT) and Hydran Component/Integration testing

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