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Actalent • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Role & seniority: Embedded Software Test Engineer, mid-level (2–3+ years in testing/development with test automation)
Stack/tools: C/C++; unit test frameworks; debugging tools; oscilloscopes/logic analyzers; embedded interfaces (analog/digital/comm); RTOS; version control; defect tracking; basic test automation languages (Python, C#)
Create, maintain, and execute system-level embedded test solutions; develop test plans, cases, and docs
Lead development teams in isolating, reporting, and tracking software defects through resolution
Improve product testability via software/hardware test-input design; stay current with testing trends and automation
2–3+ years in software testing/development with test automation focus
Proficiency in C/C++; experience with unit test frameworks
Familiarity with embedded interfaces, debugging tools, and basic electrical concepts
Knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, version control, and defect tracking
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering/CS/Software Eng
Python or C# for test automation; experience with DAQ hardware/software
RTOS experience; ability to read schematics
Location & work type: Permanent, onsite in Milwaukee, WI (some benefits note remote flexibility a couple days per week)
Embedded Software Test Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Embedded Software Test Engineer to ensure system-level embedded software quality excellence. This role involves creating, maintaining, and utilizing software test solutions to guarantee product testability. The Embedded Software Test Engineer will play a crucial role in leading development teams, isolating, reporting, and tracking software defects through resolution, and contributing to embedded software development tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Ensure system-level embedded software quality excellence through the creation, maintenance, and use of software test solutions. Provide software and hardware design for test input to development team members to enhance product testability. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test documentation. Lead development teams in isolating, reporting, and tracking software defects through resolution. Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software testing and test automation. Contribute to embedded software development tasks as workload requires or between testing projects.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience in software testing or software development with a significant focus on test automation. Strong programming skills in C/C++. Familiarity with embedded system analog, digital, and communication interfaces. Experience with unit test frameworks. Proficiency in using debugging tools, and a foundational understanding of tools like oscilloscopes or logic analyzers for troubleshooting. Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and best practices, including version control and defect tracking. In-depth knowledge of testing communication interfaces.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering. Familiarity with languages commonly used in test automation (C#, Python, or related). Experience with specific DAQ hardware/software (DAQ USB-1208HS-4AO, or related). A good understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts and the ability to read and interpret schematics. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
great benefits, 401k, match, PTO, flexibility to work remotely a couple of days per week
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.