Engineer (1st Shift)

Company: Volt
Location: Andover
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring for Firmware Test Engineer in Andover, MA 01810

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As a Firmware Test Engineer, you will be responsible for :

Test Development: Write automation testing, including hands-on scripting, with internal frameworks(Robot Framework).
Work collectively with team members to solve defects and suggest improvements.
Create and execute manual test scripts for regression, installation, and performance/stress testing.
Maintain existing automation tools/testing procedures to support testing efforts Maintain strong project management skills, ensuring all steps of designated projects are completed.
Monitor and communicate with developers any defects that arise when completing manual or automation testing.
Continue Integration / Continue Development (CI/CD): Knowledge of full automation of CI Testing.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools integration/ operations/ change management, and maintenance.
Develop policies, standards, guidelines, governance, and related guidance for both CI/CD operations and for the work of developers.
Technical Documentation: Contributing to writing detailed Test Plans, Test Reports, Build Guides, and Implementation Guides.
Debugging and Troubleshooting: Debug, Analyze, and reproduce complex hardware and software issues to ensure optimal system performance and security and perform unit tests.
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC to excel within an "Agile" environment (i.e. user stories, iterative development, continuous integration, continuous delivery, shared ownership, test-driven development, etc.)
Problem Solving: Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills for rapid troubleshooting and solution development.



Required Qualifications:

Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in embedded firmware and/or 5G/Wi-Fi testing.
Testing Skills: Demonstrated experience in unit, functional, regression, performance, compatibility, end-to-end/system, and incremental integration testing.
Technical Expertise: Solid foundation in Python programming, Linux testing, and debugging within embedded environments.
Experience in C/C++ programming is a plus.
Networking Protocol: Experience with Networking and Communications Protocols for Industrial Automation, Client/Server Applications, OSI model and/or 5G, Wi-Fi.
Development Environment: Knowledge of Robot Framework
Operating Systems: Knowledge of real-time operating systems RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS or Zephyr), Embedded Linux, and VxWorks.
Cyber-Security: Familiarity with cryptography concepts and secure features such as cryptographic key management and distribution, certificate management and PKI.
Issue Resolution: Ability to identify issues and risks, analyze and understand underlying causes, and devise appropriate action plans.
Achieve Sustainable Results: Ensure successful execution of strategies, monitor and follow-up on plans, and maintain high levels of energy in a fast-paced environment.
SDLC and Tools: Experience with the full software development lifecycle, agile methodologies (Scrum), and tools like Wireshark, Git and GitHub.
Communication and Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
Drive for digital upskilling in technologies such as 5G, Wi-Fi, TSN.



Education:

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technology in 5G/Wi-Fi and/or embedded systems.



Duration: 6+ Month Contract to Hire

Location: Andover, MA 01810

Work Schedule: Onsite

Shift: 1st shift



Pay range: $40/hr. to $50/hr.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.



Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.



Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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