Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (AI-First)
About The Position
The QA Automation Engineer (AI-First) will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for embedded systems, backend services, and operator interfaces. This role involves implementing automated regression, integration, and system-level tests for real-time and hardware-integrated software. The engineer will collaborate with developers and hardware engineers to define test strategies for critical functionality, develop test harnesses and simulation environments, and utilize AI development tools to enhance test creation, script building, log analysis, and defect pattern identification. Key responsibilities include evaluating AI-generated test artifacts, performing root cause analysis on defects, participating in requirements reviews, supporting CI/CD integration, documenting defects, contributing to quality improvements, and supporting field validation efforts. The role also requires adherence to safety standards, as the software tested may control physical equipment.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies including unit, integration, system, regression, and performance testing.
- Experience with scripting or programming languages used for test automation (e.g., C#, Python, or similar).
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated testing into build systems.
- Ability to analyze logs, telemetry, and system behavior to diagnose defects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear defect documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed organization including software, hardware, controls, and operations teams.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced development environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools to accelerate test creation, defect analysis, and documentation.
- Represent the Company and its values with integrity while maintaining high professional and ethical standards in all interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience testing real-time or hardware-integrated systems.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as CAN bus or Modbus.
- Experience building simulation or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments.
- Exposure to embedded systems or RTOS concepts.
- Experience implementing performance or stress testing in distributed systems.
- Experience using AI tools for test case generation, log analysis, or anomaly detection.
- Prior experience in industrial, automation, or Oil & Gas environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for embedded systems, backend services, and operator interfaces (desktop, web, or mobile).
- Implement automated regression, integration, and system-level tests for real-time and hardware-integrated software.
- Collaborate with developers and hardware engineers to define test strategies for timing-sensitive and safety-critical functionality.
- Develop test harnesses and simulation environments to validate software behavior without requiring physical hardware where possible.
- Utilize AI development tools to assist in generating test cases, building test scripts, analyzing logs, and identifying defect patterns.
- Evaluate AI-generated test artifacts to ensure meaningful coverage, correctness, and reproducibility.
- Perform root cause analysis on defects spanning software, hardware interaction, and deployment environments.
- Participate in requirements reviews and design discussions to identify quality risks early in the development lifecycle.
- Support CI/CD integration by ensuring automated tests are incorporated into build and release pipelines.
- Track, document, and communicate defects clearly, including reproduction steps and impact assessment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of quality standards, automation coverage, and testing methodologies.
- Support field validation efforts and assist in troubleshooting production issues as required.
- Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
