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nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 week ago

Sr Software/Firmware Test Technician

Camas, Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$31/hr - $37/hr

6+ years exp

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. The Sr Software/Firmware Test Technician will be responsible for delivering world-class software and firmware testing for laser products, contributing to product qualification and ensuring lab readiness.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Test Case Development / Planning

Work with lead engineers and manager to plan for upcoming test needs

Work with development engineers to understand the test needs for new product features and improvements

Write automation/manual test cases to cover functional requirements

Execute automated/manual tests: daily, release, and ad-hoc / exploratory testing

Identify opportunities for automated testing

Characterize and document issues found during testing

Work with development engineers in efforts to reproduce issues towards determining root cause

Validate defect fixes provided by development engineers

Track and report test execution status

Ensure partner teams within the company are using the correct software/firmware versions and assist with upgrades and configurations

Assist with reproducing issues found by partner teams and help characterize/submit defects on their behalf

Responsible for maintaining the team’s hardware and test equipment, in support of the development and test activities. This includes owning software and firmware installations and configurations

Work with lead engineers and manager to ensure lab readiness for upcoming product test needs

Qualification

Software/Firmware TestingPythonTest Case DevelopmentDefect CharacterizationTest Management ToolsTroubleshooting SkillsDocumentation SkillsCustomer-orientedTeamworkAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

AS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics or related area

6+ years of experience as a software/firmware test technician

Comfortable in working with electrical boards in an ESD environment

Experience testing both PC software and embedded systems

Experience managing the activities of other testers

Accomplished troubleshooting and defect characterization skills

Strong documentation skills: test case writing, process descriptions, etc

Familiarity with common software defects and test management tools (i.e. Jira, Test Rail)

Ability to update/maintain and create Python test scripts for automation

Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment

Attention to detail and an ability to absorb and assimilate information rapidly

Customer-oriented work philosophy and interaction/collaboration skills

Comfortable directing/driving the activities of others

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages

120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays

Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Company

nLIGHT, Inc.

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Founded in 2000

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees