Senior Test Embedded Engineer

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$60.00/hr – $66.00/hr

Join our dynamic team as a Software Test Engineer, where your expertise in Linux-based embedded systems will play a vital role in shaping the future of our products. We seek a leader who can drive testing excellence, foster continuous improvement, and mentor the next generation of engineers.

• Work with a team of test engineers, providing direction, support, and mentorship to ensure effective testing practices.
• Develop and implement testing strategies and processes for embedded systems, ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software and hardware engineers, to define testing requirements and priorities.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded software and hardware components.
• Drive the adoption of automated testing tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely communication and resolution with development teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes.
• Facilitate team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand‑ups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems testing, and advocate for their integration into the team’s processes.

• 5+ years of experience in testing embedded systems, with a focus on both hardware and software components.
• Deep expertise in embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C++) and real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., GTest, PyTest, etc.) and automated testing methodologies.
• Experience working in a Linux environment and using Linux tools.
• Exposure to CI/CD processes and tools.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good analytical and debugging skills to identify the root cause of failure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide team members.

• OSCP, SANS/GIAC, CISSP, or other related/equivalent certifications.
• Experience with compliance regulations/laws, security frameworks, and standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).
• Experience with one or more of the following industries: law enforcement, defense, intelligence community, automotive, manufacturing, and software.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for business and technical discussions.

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP‑Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields, including AI, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we’ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure.

Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.

Mid‑Senior level

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Engineering and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing