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Embedded Test Software Engineer

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: Pta000157/VLR

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Employer: Stonebridge HR Solutions

We have an opportunity for a Embedded Test Software Engineer with a multinational company based in the Stellenbosch area.

Requirements:

NQF level 7 (BEng, BTech or Advanced Diploma) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar
Mid-level (2-4 years) preferred

Skills:
The following skills will be essential for success in this role:

Demonstrated ability to solve programming problems with high-quality code
Proficiency writing software in C#, or a similar language such as Java or Swift
Ability to write embedded software and tests in C or C++
A passion for quality, a keen eye for detail, and a methodical approach to testing
A desire to contribute to multiple concurrent projects, with effective prioritisation and time management skills
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, to operate successfully within a local and international development team
Ability to work independently under only general guidance

And the following skills and knowledge would be highly advantageous:

Unit testing and Test Driven Development, using frameworks such as Google Test (gtest)
Continuous Integration (e.g. Jenkins pipelines)
Electronic/embedded hardware design
Electronic testing using equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers
Programming in Python or MATLAB
Communications protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN, and the ability to test and debug these using tools such as logic analysers
ARM microcontrollers from ST, Nordic, Texas Instruments and NXP
Embedded platforms such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino
Version control tools (e.g. Git)
Agile (Scrum) software development methodology
Mechanical design and 3D printing

Responsibilities:

Summary: Take ownership of software testing for consumer radar products

Help establish a software testing team within the company that will serve multiple products in development
Streamline product development by developing well-oiled testing infrastructure, such as:

Writing automated test software in C# and other languages
Developing embedded testing systems, comprising electronic designs and firmware written in C/C++
Driving a long-term strategy for automated testing in the Stellenbosch team to benefit all its projects

Ensure adequate test coverage of the software by contributing to requirements analysis, and spearheading the creation of software test plans
Help development teams find bugs and their root cause by following a methodical approach
Contribute to the development culture of the company by ensuring that testing is prioritised in the development cycle

You may also:

Write automation and data processing scripts in Python or MATLAB
Design mechanical fixtures and prototypes that will aid development and testing
Travel to the international offices in the USA, Canada and Taiwan

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About Stonebridge HR Solutions

Since our inception, Stonebridge HR Solutions has been totally focused on building a strategic, quality search practice.

Stonebridge HR Solutions strives to source first class talent, delivering only the highest quality service to our candidates and clients. We are in the business to transform both organisations and careers. Through the wide range of recruitment and talent acquisition services we offer, we can help realize the full potential of our candidates and clients. We treasure the relationships that we build with our clients and our candidates because they are the key to our success and it is reinforced by the five values that drive our business strategy.

Integrity:
We pride ourselves on building ethical relationships with colleagues, clients and candidates based on honesty, transparency and mutual trust.

Respect:
We treat everyone with consideration and fairness and we are always willing to listen.

Responsibility:
We take full responsibility to uphold our commitments to our clients and candidates to the best of our ability.

Commitment:
We are committed to deliver excellent services. We work together as a team and share our knowledge to continuously improve our services.

And we do it all with Passion

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