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Test Lead - DO 178B

HCLTech
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Job description:

Job Summary Job Title

Connectivity System Test Engineer (Embedded Linux / Manual System Testing) 

Location

Brea, CA (Onsite) 

About the Role

We are looking for a Connectivity System Test Engineer with hands-on experience testing embedded systems on Linux platforms. This role focuses on connectivity validation (wireless/PED device connectivity and basic wired Ethernet understanding) along with system test procedure writing, test execution, and results documentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Key Responsibilities
    • Perform system testing on embedded Linux platforms for connectivity features
    • Work hands-on with Linux command-line operations for system navigation and validation
    • Manage Linux file systems, directories, binaries, libraries, and capture logs for analysis
    • SSH into multiple systems and execute shell commands effectively
    • Use Linux command-line utilities such as text processing tools, system monitoring tools, and curl
    • Apply understanding of Linux networking concepts and operations
    • Work with hardware discretes, understanding their usage, meaning, and notification triggers for functionality
    • Understand and validate wireless connectivity terminology and PED device connectivity
    • Support testing with basic hardware wiring knowledge, such as Ethernet connections
    • Install and manage software and Linux packages from the command line
    • Write test procedures from requirements, execute test cases, and document results clearly
    • Use ALM / test management tools for test execution and reporting
    • Perform manual and UI testing as part of system validation activities
    .
Skill Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Embedded Systems on Linux platforms
  • Strong proficiency with Linux command line and shell operations
  • Experience navigating and managing Linux filesystem structures
  • Ability to work across multiple systems using SSH
  • Understanding of Linux networking basics and connectivity concepts
  • Experience with system testing, including test procedure writing, execution, and documentation
  • Familiarity with ALM tools and structured test management processes
  • Experience with manual testing / UI testing
Nice to Have
  • Basic understanding of ARINC 429 labels and protocol terminology
Other Requirements

We offer:

Pay and Benefits  : $70,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $ 107,000 per year

 

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

 

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

 

vishal.chandiramani@hcltech.com

Salary : $70,000 - $107,000

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