Automation QA Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Software QA Automation Embedded Engineer to join our PG Strategic Technologies team, supporting the Intrusion division’s advanced solution offerings. As part of the global QA organization, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to verify the quality, reliability, and performance of embedded security products.

This role requires strong automation capabilities, hands-on embedded experience, and solid foundations in Python, networking, and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for embedded software and hardware‑integrated systems.

• Implement automated test suites covering functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.

• Validate embedded firmware, real-time components, device drivers, and communication protocols.

• Work closely with R&D teams to analyze system architecture and define test strategies.

• Debug issues across firmware, software, hardware interfaces, and communication layers.

• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare test plans, test cases, and supporting QA documentation.

• Contribute to standardizing automation methodologies across the global QA organization.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong programming experience in Python (PY) for automation, scripting, and test framework development.

• Solid understanding of computer networking, including TCP/IP, sockets, routing, network protocols, Wi‑Fi/Ethernet communication, and packet analysis tools.

• Hands-on knowledge and experience in Electronics, including:

  • Basic circuit analysis

  • Interfacing with microcontrollers and digital/analog components

  • Familiarity with tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers

• Experience with embedded systems, RTOS, microcontrollers, or Linux-based embedded platforms.

• Experience in testing firmware, device drivers, or hardware–software integrated products.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Robot Framework).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent academic background).

• Advanced degrees are an advantage but not required.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience in security, intrusion detection systems, or IoT devices.
• Knowledge of embedded communication buses (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Experience with virtualization, Docker, or system simulation environments.
• Work experience in Agile development environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

• Excellent communication skills in a global team environment.

• Attention to detail and strong ownership mindset.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.