Firmware/Embedded QA Test Engineer

Job Role: Firmware Test engineerLocation: Onsite- Alpharetta GAPay Rate: $50/hr. on C2CTop Skills' DetailsFirmware QA Role - verifying and validating firmware automated** They are looking for a candidate that has experience validating a product. (Good pull companies, Cisco, Qualcomm) – MUST HAVENEED EXPERIENCE WIH HARDWARE NEED PYTHON WITH ROBOT FRAMEWORKQualifications:•           4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience.Scripting knowledge with Python and BashRobot frameworkExperience with C and C++•           Experience in both manual and automation testing.•           Hands-on knowledge of Unix/Linux.•           Familiarity with networking standards and protocols (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP).•           Proficiency in Python and/or Linux shell scripting. Preferred Qualifications:•           Exposure to consumer networking hardware (routers, switches, wireless access points).•           Previous lead role or mentoring experienceJob DescriptionJob Title: Automated Firmware Test Engineer Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team as an Automated Firmware Test Engineer to support Device Hardware and Firmware, and provide crucial assistance to manufacturing teams during critical issues affecting product quality or causing stop-ship scenarios. In this role, you will conduct in-depth root cause analysis of customer issues, document failures and resolutions accurately, and interface with Product Management, Core Engineering, and Technical Management Office to drive quality improvements. Additionally, you will represent the Support team in CAPA meetings, adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, and perform other duties as assigned. The focus is on ensuring data is transmitted correctly, on time, and formatted properly across our Mesh network, dealing primarily with gas and water meters. Hard SkillsScripting with Python, BashRobot FrameworkC/C++LinuxNetworking protocols (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP)Manual and automation testingSoft SkillsRoot cause analysisDocumentationQuality improvement initiativesTeam collaboration  - Provide support for Device Hardware and Firmware - Provide support for manufacturing teams as issues arise that either affects the quality or result in stop-ship scenarios - Represent Support as appropriate in CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action) meetings - Provide in-depth root cause analysis of customer issues, accurately documenting reasons for failures and appropriate resolutions - Interface with Product Management, Core Engineering, Technical Management Office, and other internal teams to drive quality improvements - Support and adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy - Perform other duties as assigned or required This team specifically deals with how data gets from point A to point B. "Did we send X number of bytes from point A to point B correctly?" Working on a Mesh network. Along they way they run into Linux, RTOS, and other devices. They need extensive neteworking knowledge to exceed. Testing communication devices, all the protocols are important. They work with 7 layer protocols. Gas meters, water meters mostly. Some devices with RF and celluar but for the most part manual testing. They deal with the backbone communication that carries the data. Focus is commonly with is data flowing correctly, sent on time, routed correctly, is it in the right format? They do what they call "gray box testing"