Software Test Engineer

Embedded Software Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Embedded Software Test Engineer to ensure system-level embedded software quality excellence. This role involves creating, maintaining, and utilizing software test solutions to guarantee product testability. The Embedded Software Test Engineer will play a crucial role in leading development teams, isolating, reporting, and tracking software defects through resolution, and contributing to embedded software development tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system-level embedded software quality excellence through the creation, maintenance, and use of software test solutions.
• Provide software and hardware design for test input to development team members to enhance product testability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test documentation.
• Lead development teams in isolating, reporting, and tracking software defects through resolution.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software testing and test automation.
• Contribute to embedded software development tasks as workload requires or between testing projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience in software testing or software development with a significant focus on test automation.
• Strong programming skills in C/C .
• Familiarity with embedded system analog, digital, and communication interfaces.
• Experience with unit test frameworks.
• Proficiency in using debugging tools, and a foundational understanding of tools like oscilloscopes or logic analyzers for troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and best practices, including version control and defect tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of testing communication interfaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Familiarity with languages commonly used in test automation (C#, Python, or related).
• Experience with specific DAQ hardware/software (DAQ USB-1208HS-4AO, or related).
• A good understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts and the ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

great benefits, 401k, match, PTO, flexibility to work remotely a couple of days per week

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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 : $100,000 - $115,000