PDDN is a provider of end-to-end software solutions and IT consulting Services and software development Company. is headquartered in Fremont, California with clients across the Silicon Valley and other Information technology Hubs in different states. With integrated solutions, software development, technical services, training and staffing support, we help customers achieve their technology goals allowing them to focus on their business.

Role: Firmware Test Engineer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 100% on site
Interview: Phone/Skype
Emp Type: Contract

Job Description:
Test Engineer for firmware and system level testing of IOT devices , analysis and troubleshooting of analog and digital circuits, and some contribution to product development.
Other responsibilities include development of test fixtures and testing procedures for the production department. Test designing/developing the tests. Tests will range from product development validation and verification, to production tests.
Must be self-motivated and require minimal supervision in an informal environment and be able to interface with the electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineering team, as well as production staff.
Among others, the System Test Engineer works with the System Test Leader, System Engineers, Firmware, and Hardware Engineers in the System construction setup that leads to executing all applicable test cases and reporting test progress.
System Test Engineer responsibilities may include individual responsibilities to create, modify, or use automated test systems.
Understand Offer requirements to help develop and execute Verification and Validation Test Plans
Communicate project technical and schedule risks by reviewing the test case results
Capture defects in JIRA with complete information logs, snapshots, and videos. etc.
Provide progress and issue tracking. Maintain transparent communication throughout on Test progress.
Actively participate in Weekly Syncs to learn more about Development issues and share any UAT concerns and give QA inputs
Python automation
Zigbee protocol knowledge
Knowledge about network protocol analyzers
Familiarity with flashing embedded devices like IOT devices,Circuit breakers etc.
Experience with tools like Putty, Teraterm, etc
Experience with Zigbee IOT devices especially Silicon labs ZigBee devices would be an added advantage.
Basic knowledge of power/electrical parameters
Usage of Jama, Jira, Visio tools.
Experienced in Firmware testing.
Agile methodology

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