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Software Test Engineer 4
1045 La Avenida Street Mountain View, CA 94043 US
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Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Software Test Engineer 4 with our client located in Mountain View, CA. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week onsite.
Job Description:
- The main function of a Software Test Engineer is to develop, implement, and document all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, defect tracking and reporting, including follow-up and issue resolution.
- What makes this role interesting? - High Visibility/Impact Role.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures.
- Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
- Develop testing programs that addresses areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability.
- Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
- Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content.
- Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
- Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
- Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
- Purpose of the Team:
- Building equipment used in the manufacturing process. May be located in Redmond or other facilities.
- Test and validation in the software program. Board level wireless calibration and tests. (Wifi/Bluetooth/GPS) sub-systems. Device Calibration and set-up for verification and occasionally 3rd party efforts have their test sets working correctly. Test automation for those systems. (setting up bench to de-bug to calibrate wifi/gps/Bluetooth) measurements and test systems. Typical EE (Electrical Engineer) role for grounding in RF in wireless systems. With Software Engineering experience.
- Key projects:
- Test automation for those systems. (setting up bench to de-bug to calibrate wifi/gps/Bluetooth) measurements and test systems. Typical EE (Electrical Engineer) role for grounding in RF in wireless systems
- Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm:
- Working with the RF Engineering team to ensure devices are calibrated and work with Software Engineers that are developing the test automation.
- Really sits in-between the RF Engineers and the hardcore EE’s.
Job Qualifications:
- Must Have 5+ Years of Experience Wifi/BT/Signal measurements (what’s actually measured with the equipment).
- Must Have 5+ Years of Experience L1-L5, Electrical signal loss, S Parameters.
- Must Have Basic Experience (3-4 Years of Experience) Python or PowerShell Scripting language experience (someone who can go through the set-up and make it something we can deploy).
- Must Have Having a RF Engineering or Wireless focus (is A must have).
- Best vs. Average:
- Qualcomm and BLE chipsets, with prior experience with QSPR and / or IQFact test packages. This would be for Wifi / BT / GPS testing. No immediate need for cellular. BT5.
- Lite Point or Rhoade and Schwartz Hardware Experience.
- Must Have Performance Indicators:
- Fast-Paced environment with multiple test systems/releases.
- Releasing code every 6 weeks.
- Associate's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
- Masters level EE (Electrical Engineering) is a NICE TO HAVE.
- 8-10 years’ experience required.
- Experience testing software.
- Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports.
- Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid 3 days a week onsite).
- Pay Range: $72/hr. to $99/hr.
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
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