Firmware Test Engineering Manager

Milwaukee Tool • Brookfield, WI

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About The Position

The Firmware Test Engineering Manager will be a technical lead in the development and execution of test strategies for new firmware architectures, applications, components, and libraries to ensure on-time delivery and requirements are met. You will also lead a medium size team of engineers to support the testing of embedded systems. You will interface with electronic hardware design and other cross-functional teams to understand system design requirements and translate them into testable requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with verification/validation testing, hardware in the loop (HIL) testing, embedded systems and/or PCBA design.
• Ability to read schematics and component data sheets, along with a proficient understanding of digital circuits to understand the interaction between firmware and electronics.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, e-loads, data acquisition systems, multimeters, power analyzers, etc.
• Experience with National Instrument hardware, Test Stand, and/or LabView for automated testing (Development or Execution).
• Experience using a scripting language (Python, C#, or C/C++ etc.) to create automated tests.
• Practical experience leading through all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• 3+ years of leadership or project management experience with demonstrated ability to partner across discipline and organizational boundaries to develop and execute project plans.
• Proficient using tools required for software configuration management, requirements management, defect tracking, and peer review.
• Practical experience with DevOps, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Good understanding of various testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement, and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and process oriented.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to travel up to 10% (Domestic and International).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to bare-metal firmware design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, execution, and troubleshooting efforts for test procedures related to firmware features, applications, and subsystems of mid to high level complexity.
• Lead the design, review, and refinement of engineering requirements for test needs.
• Lead peer-review of test designs and automation.
• Develop test plans and drive consensus to enable the delivery of firmware that meets all requirements by testing.
• Lead agile project teams through the new product development process.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts of test development.
• Champion experiments using simulations and other methods to draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data.
• Use agile methods to break down tasks, assign work, provide estimates, drive critical milestones, and track progress to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes.
• Lead technical meetings, develop, and give formal technical presentations, and lead a small technical team.
• Quickly, effectively, and candidly frame-up and escalate business risks/opportunities to senior leadership.
• Effectively communicate and motivate up, down and across the organization to a diverse range of technical and non-technical team members.
• Drive urgency in project schedules and accountability for establishing and achieving key project metrics that meet the organization’s needs.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager