Contract Test Automation Engineer Sr.

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Job Description

Title: Test Automation Engineer Sr.
Location: Plano, Texas (5 days onsite)
Experience: 8+ years (Relevant)
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a team of test engineers to ensure effective and efficient testing practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams-including software, hardware, and systems engineers-to define testing requirements and priorities.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded software and hardware components.
• Drive the adoption of automated testing frameworks and tools to improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Identify, document, and track defects;communicate findings clearly to development teams and ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to enhance product quality and optimize testing processes.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to support collaboration and transparency.
• Maintain and continuously update test documentation, including test strategies, test cases, and reports.
• Stay current with industry best practices in embedded systems testing and advocate for their integration into team workflows.

Experience:

• 8+ years in embedded systems development and testing, spanning both hardware and software.

Programming:

• Strong expertise in C, C++, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Automation & Tools:

• Proficiency with testing frameworks (e.G., GTest, Pytest), Python automation frameworks, and automated testing methodologies.

Environment:

• Hands-on experience with Linux OS and associated tools.

DevOps:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, processes, and tools.

Hardware Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Security certifications such as OSCP, SANS/GIAC, or CISSP.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and security frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).
• Industry exposure in law enforcement, defense, intelligence, automotive, manufacturing, or software.
• Fluency in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for technical and business communication.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ganesh Iyer