Test Engineer - Embedded Firmware

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Workplace: On-site, 5 days per weekLocation: Mountain View, CA We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Test Engineer to join our growing engineering team developing next-generation power electronics and energy storage products. You'll become part of a collaborative team of experienced and junior engineers supporting multiple active development programs. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of embedded firmware, hardware validation, and data analytics. You'll leverage established test plans and procedures to validate embedded systems, automate testing using Python, and analyze test results to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities     • Execute firmware and hardware validation testing for embedded power electronics and inverter systems using established test plans and procedures.    • Perform board-level validation of embedded systems and microcontroller-based hardware.    • Validate products against industry standards and certification requirements, including ISO 17025 laboratory processes.    • Conduct hands-on testing in a fully equipped onsite laboratory environment.    • Collect, analyze, and interpret large volumes of test data to identify trends, anomalies, and product performance issues.    • Develop clear, detailed validation reports and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation.    • Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate test execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting.    • Debug firmware and hardware issues using Python and standard laboratory instrumentation.    • Support component-level testing, including electrical fault and short-circuit evaluations.    • Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to investigate failures and drive root cause analysis.    • Continuously improve automated test frameworks, validation processes, and laboratory efficiency. Required Qualifications     • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineerin...