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Software Test Engineer 4

Mountain View, CA 94043

Posted: 09/27/2024 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract, Microsoft, VMS Job Number: 29637 Industry: SOFT - Software Companies

Job Description

Position Title: Software Test Engineer 4

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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