Systems Validation Engineer – Embedded Controllers
Posted at: 01/29/2025
Carrollton, TX
Onsite - IT - Development / Other Technologies - Direct Placement - Job ID: 25-11625
Job Title: Software Systems Validation Engineer – Embedded Controllers
Location: DFW Metroplex (Carrollton/Richardson, TX)
Salary: $130,000
Duration: Direct Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to work in the U.S.
Position Overview
This role focuses on validating embedded controllers that power innovative HVAC solutions for commercial applications.
As a key member of the validation team, the selected candidate will ensure the quality, reliability, and robustness of embedded HVAC controllers systems. The role involves validating complex system interactions across hardware, firmware, and communication layers. It requires a proactive, hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts to dynamic project requirements, and delivers results under constrained timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop comprehensive validation strategies tailored for embedded controllers in the HVAC domain.
- Create and maintain test deliverables, including:
- Test plans aligned with project requirements and functional specifications.
- Test content such as manual and automated test cases for validating system functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Test execution schedules to ensure timely completion of all activities.
- Bug reports with detailed root cause analysis and actionable feedback for development teams.
- Test reports summarizing results, coverage, and overall system quality.
- Execute validation activities across all stages of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), ensuring compliance with functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system architects, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define test requirements and resolve issues.
- Develop and maintain automated test solutions to enhance coverage, efficiency, and repeatability of validation processes.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex interactions between hardware and software using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in validation methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Ensure alignment with project schedules, consistently meeting deadlines with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in system-level validation, ideally in embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and firmware development.
- Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting hardware/software interfaces.
- Expertise in validation tools, automation frameworks, and scripting languages (Python preferred).
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, BLE.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, C#, and scripting languages like Python, Bash, Rust.
- Experience validating systems in industries such as HVAC, automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial controls, or related fields.
- Hands-on experience with test management tools (Azure DevOps preferred).
- Expertise with version control tools (preferably Git) and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
Soft Skills and Working Style
- Works independently with minimal supervision, proactively identifying and addressing challenges.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and evolving project priorities.
- Flexible and adaptable to last-minute changes in project scope or timelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging and root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, contributing creative ideas to enhance validation processes.
About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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