Software / Firmware Test Automation Engineer

Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a global engineering and technology organisation at the forefront of the Green Energy transition to recruit a Software / Firmware Test Automation Engineer to join their innovative R&D team.

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies spanning embedded systems, advanced measurement solutions and cloud-based industrial platforms. You will play a key role in ensuring product quality across both firmware and software environments, working within an Agile Scrum team alongside development and product stakeholders.

The Role

Design, implement and execute both manual and automated test solutions across a suite of products
Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Python and relevant tools (including Robot Framework and Selenium)
Work within simulation environments to validate system behaviour and performance
Develop and utilise test doubles including stubs and drivers to support early-stage testing
Support hardware generation and hardware virtualisation activities for testing and validation
Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, coverage and repeatability
Create detailed test plans, test cases and ensure full traceability to requirements
Execute smoke, regression and functional testing (manual and automated)
Analyse defects, support prioritisation and work closely with developers to resolve issues
Validate firmware fixes and analyse test results
Capture debug outputs and support root cause analysis of firmware issues
Maintain test records, release documentation and software artefacts
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment

What you will need

Extensive experience in firmware and/or software test automation
Strong hands-on experience with Python (Robot Framework and Selenium highly desirable)
Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks
Experience working with simulation tools and environments
Proven ability in debugging, troubleshooting and defect analysis
Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
Experience with version control systems (GitHub preferred)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable (but not essential)

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or similar
Experience with embedded systems and environments
Exposure to Docker/microservices testing
Familiarity with Linux operating systems
Experience with tools such as JIRA, HP ALM or similar
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based systems
Experience with hardware virtualisation or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Experience working with electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, signal generators)
Ability to understand mechanical and electronic systems

What’s on offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the renewable energy sector
Collaborative and innovative R&D environment
Exposure to both embedded systems and cloud-based technologies
Competitive salary and benefits package

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock

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Skills:
automation test engineer software firmware engineering