Software / Firmware Test Automation Engineer

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Role Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and execute manual and automated tests across the GE product fleet to ensure functionality, quality, and robustness.

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate the testing process, including evaluating and selecting appropriate tools.

• Develop automated test frameworks using Python, Robot Framework, or other object-oriented programming languages.

• Implement test automation where appropriate to improve efficiency, repeatability, coverage, and accuracy.

• Methodically review user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements.

• Create detailed, well-structured, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.

• Ensure traceability between requirements and test cases.

• Identify, recommend, and implement procedures to improve the efficiency of QA test execution.

• Work closely with the Scrum development team to perform smoke and regression testing in a timely manner, using both manual and automated methods.

• Assist with the prioritization and analysis of reported defects, and collaborate with development teams to support timely resolution.

• Verify that firmware defects have been resolved.

• Triage and analyze test results.

• Participate in peer reviews of test designs and scripts.

• Maintain accurate records of test results for release documentation, and prepare test and release reports as needed.

• Maintain a repository of software and firmware release artifacts.

• Capture debug output and stack traces to help developers identify and resolve the root causes of firmware defects.

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing team environment.

• Perform additional duties as requested by the QA Manager and Embedded Software Leader.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline or equivalent.

• Extensive experience as a Firmware test and automation engineer.

• Designed and maintained a complete test automation framework

• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Hands on experience in testing microservices in a docker environment.

• Extensive hands on experience with Python and Robot-Framework.

• Familiarity with Jenkins.

• Familiarity with test automation framework such as Selenium.

• Competent in use of configuration management tools preferably github

• Planning and organizing skills

Desired Criteria

• Understanding of embedded systems and environments

• Preferably hands-on experience with PyCharm or VS.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline.

• Experience of Linux Operating system

• Familiarity with HP ALM Quality Centre and Rally/JIRA

• Ability to use signal generators and oscilloscope

• Ability to understand mechanical and electronic systems

• Enthusiastically research new tools and testing processes.

• Evidence of mentoring/coaching software team members.

• Ability to design and construct electronic hardware simulators

• Experience in automation and manual testing of both DGA900 family, Bushing Monitoring (BMT) and Hydran Component/Integration testing

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No