Embedded Firmware Test Engineer (Python)

Job Title: Firmware Test Engineer (Python experience needed)

Job Description

The Firmware Test Engineer designs, develops, and executes automated test cases for embedded software used in battery-related products. This role collaborates closely with firmware development engineers to translate requirements into robust automated functional tests, validate test coverage, and support high-quality firmware releases in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily stand-up meetings to review progress, discuss issues from the previous day, and plan upcoming work.
• Collaborate with firmware development engineers to understand feature requirements and test stories from the backlog.
• Take test stories from the backlog, analyze requirements, and design appropriate test strategies and test cases for embedded firmware.
• Develop and implement automated functional tests for embedded software, ensuring that they accurately validate the specified requirements.
• Convert existing manual test cases into reliable and maintainable automated test scripts.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and verify that firmware functions as intended.
• Work with development engineers to confirm that tests are sufficient, comprehensive, and aligned with design intent.
• Participate in test reviews and code reviews to improve test quality, coverage, and maintainability.
• Use tools such as Python or MATLAB (and potentially Simulink) to create, run, and analyze test cases for software development projects.
• Apply basic microcontroller and C programming knowledge to understand embedded software behavior and design effective tests.
• Document test approaches, test cases, and results in clear and organized test plans.
• Identify, report, and help troubleshoot issues discovered during testing, providing detailed information to development teams.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of experience working within an embedded software development environment.
• Experience with embedded software, including some hands-on work with microcontrollers.
• Basic understanding of C programming for embedded systems.
• Recent experience using Python or MATLAB to write test cases for software development projects.
• Recent experience taking manual test cases and converting them into automated test cases.
• Proven ability to take formal requirements and write and execute automated functional tests for embedded software.
• Experience with software testing practices, including test planning and execution.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with firmware development engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Simulink and its use in conjunction with MATLAB for testing or modeling.
• Experience creating and maintaining software test plans.
• Exposure to hardware-related testing in an embedded environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tools, technologies, and programming languages as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to debugging and test design.
• Clear communication skills for participating in test and code reviews and documenting test results.

Work Environment

This role is based in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced facility that continues to expand and modernize. The workplace features a welcoming and impressive lobby and atrium, along with an on-site cafeteria and regular corporate events that support a positive and engaging culture. You will work closely with engineering teams in a collaborative setting that emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $55 - $65