Firmware Test Engineer I
Badger Meter1 day ago
Milwaukee, WI, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute firmware verification and validation test plans based on design specifications.
- Develop and maintain test procedures, test reports, and engineering documentation.
- Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools.
- Design, develop, and maintain hardware and software test fixtures for firmware validation and production support.
- Perform manual and automated testing of embedded systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Detect, document, reproduce, and track firmware and system-level defects.
- Collaborate with engineering, management, QA, and operations teams to meet reliability and performance goals.
- Assist with root-cause investigations of product, field, and customer-reported issues.
- Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and risk assessments.
- Travel to customer sites for product beta testing and customer-issue investigation as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Python and C programming experience.
- Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing automated test applications written in Python.
- Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development concepts.
- Understanding of UART, SPI, and I2C serial communication protocols.
- Familiarity with Visual Studio Code or a similar IDE.
- Experience with source control systems, preferably Git.
- Familiarity with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes and power analyzers.
- Ability to manage automated testing and support new test procedures.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to test scenarios and troubleshooting.
- No prior experience is required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and annual bonus eligibility.
- Eligible for annual pay increases.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
- 15 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Retirement plan contribution match and an additional defined contribution of 5% of eligible compensation.
- Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, basic group life insurance, short-term disability, and other benefits.
- Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
- Voluntary additional life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Office-based work environment with standard office equipment.
About Badger Meter
Badger Meter builds smart water technology for water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers, including flow meters, water quality and pressure sensors, communications endpoints, and analytics software. It sells hardware paired with network connectivity, data and analytics subscriptions, and related services to help customers monitor usage and system health. Founded in 1905 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Badger Meter operates globally as a public company listed on the NYSE.