Sr Software/Firmware Test Technician

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

21d•$31 - $37

About The Position

The product software development team at nLIGHT is charged with delivering world class software and firmware for our rapidly growing laser products business. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, with an excellent track record of performance, strong knowledge and experience in software/firmware testing. They will contribute to the qualification and delivery of our laser products and supporting infrastructure. They would join a small team with a big impact, requiring good teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

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

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
Test Execution
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
Partner Team Support
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
Lab support
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

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