IOT Validation Test Engineer

at  Glow Networks

Position Title: IOT Validation Test Engineer
Entity: Glow Networks, Inc.
Classification: Contract work
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Pay: $50, W2, no benefits
Ref: CGEMJP00268628
Reports To: Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Test Engineer for firmware and system level testing of IOT devices, analysis and troubleshooting of analog and digital circuits, and some contribution to product development.
Other responsibilities include development of test fixtures and testing procedures for the production department. Test designing/developing the tests. Tests will range from product development validation and verification, to production tests.
Must be self-motivated and require minimal supervision in an informal environment and be able to interface with the electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineering team, as well as production staff.
Among others, the System Test Engineer works with the System Test Leader, System Engineers, Firmware, and Hardware Engineers in the System construction setup that leads to executing all applicable test cases and reporting test progress.
System Test Engineer responsibilities may include individual responsibilities to create, modify, or use automated test systems.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Python automation
• Zigbee protocol knowledge
• Knowledge about network protocol analyzers
• Familiarity with flashing embedded devices like IOT devices, Circuit breakers etc.
• Experience with tools like Putty, Teraterm, etc.
• Experience with Zigbee IOT devices, especially Silicon labs ZigBee devices, would be an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of power/electrical parameters
• Usage of Jama, Jira, Visio tools.
• Experienced in Firmware testing.
• Agile methodology
  EEO Statement: Glow Networks provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information and other characteristics that are protected by applicable law.
  Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Understand Offer requirements to help develop and execute Verification and Validation Test Plans
• Communicate project technical and schedule risks by reviewing the test case results
• Capture defects in JIRA with complete information – logs, snapshots, and videos. etc.
• Provide progress and issue tracking. Maintain transparent communication throughout on Test progress.
• Actively participate in Weekly Syncs to learn more about Development issues and share any UAT concerns and give QA inputs