Embedded Test Engineer

Job Role: Embedded Test Engineer

Job location: Urbandale Iowa

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures for GNSS software, receiver functionality, and embedded control systems.
• Validate software and system requirements, ensuring complete test coverage and traceability.
• Document verification and validation results, test reports, and defect summaries.
• Execute test procedures requiring on-machine testing to evaluate real-world performance and system behavior.
• Perform system validation, verification testing, functional testing, and regression testing for embedded software releases.
• Analyze logs, CAN traces, and telemetry data to identify software defects and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot software, firmware, hardware integration, and test automation issues.
• Support release validation activities and coordinate regression testing efforts prior to product releases.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and product teams to reproduce, analyze, and resolve defects.
• Maintain and enhance test tools, automation frameworks, and test environments to improve testing efficiency.
• Track, document, and verify defects through resolution and closure.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of embedded software testing and validation methodologies.
• Experience with CAN bus communication protocols and CAN-based diagnostics.
• Knowledge of system validation, verification testing, integration testing, and regression testing.
• Ability to analyze system logs, CAN traces, and telemetry data.
• Experience with equipment setup, installation, configuration, and field testing activities.
• Familiarity with defect management and requirements traceability processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for software, firmware, and hardware interactions.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and validation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology, receiver operation, and positioning systems.
• Knowledge of Precision Agriculture systems, including guidance, navigation, and machine automation solutions.
• Experience working with off-highway, agricultural, automotive, or heavy equipment electronic systems.
• Exposure to HIL/SIL testing environments and automated validation frameworks.
• Experience with J1939 communication protocols and vehicle network diagnostics.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional global teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products.
• Proactive approach toward continuous improvement and test automation initiatives.