ALTEN Technology

Test Engineer - Embedded Firmware

Mountain View, California, United States$110k–$130kmidAdded today

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks an Embedded Firmware Test Engineer to validate next-generation power electronics and energy storage systems. You'll execute firmware and hardware testing using established procedures, automate tests with Python, and analyze data to ensure products meet performance and regulatory standards in a fully equipped on-site lab.

What you'll do

Execute firmware and hardware validation testing for embedded power electronics and inverter systems
Perform board-level validation of microcontroller-based hardware and conduct component-level electrical fault testing
Validate products against industry standards and ISO 17025 laboratory processes
Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate test execution, data collection, and reporting
Collect, analyze, and interpret large test datasets to identify trends and performance issues
Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and systems teams on failure investigation and root cause analysis

What they're looking for

Python programming for test automation and debugging
Embedded firmware validation and board-level testing
Microcontroller architectures (ARM, STM32, TI, NXP, Microchip preferred)
Power electronics and inverter system testing
Laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, DAQ systems)
Data analysis and interpretation
Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Modbus)
Technical documentation and validation reporting

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
On-site mentorship and career growth opportunities
Collaborative team environment with experienced and junior engineers
Access to fully equipped laboratory facilities
Work on cutting-edge power electronics and energy storage projects
Supportive company culture focused on employee development

Likely interview questions

Walk us through your experience testing embedded firmware systems—what microcontroller platforms and validation methodologies have you used most?
Describe a complex firmware or hardware issue you debugged using Python and lab instrumentation. What was your approach and what did you learn?

How have you automated test execution and data collection in previous roles? What tools and frameworks did you use?
Tell us about your experience with power electronics or inverter systems testing. What standards or certifications were you validating against?
How do you approach analyzing large datasets from validation tests to identify anomalies or performance trends?
Describe a time you collaborated with firmware and hardware teams to resolve a product failure. How did you contribute to root cause analysis?
What laboratory equipment are you most proficient with, and how have you used it to validate embedded systems?

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