Manual Firmware Test Engineer - Alpharetta, GA - Onsite

We are seeking a Manual Firmware Test Engineer to support our device hardware and firmware teams working on smart energy metering technology! This role requires candidates to be onsite 5 days/week in Alpharetta, GA. The role involves primarily manual testing (80%) with some opportunities for automated testing. The work environment focuses on ensuring data flows correctly, is sent on time, and is in the right format, particularly in the context of a Mesh network involving gas meters, water meters, and other devices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support for device hardware and firmware.

• Assist manufacturing teams in resolving quality issues and stop-ship scenarios.

• Represent support in CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action) meetings.

• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis of customer issues, documenting reasons for failures and resolutions.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Core Engineering, and other internal teams to drive quality improvements.

• Support and adhere to the company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in embedded Linux testing user/kernel space.

• Experience in testing wireless communication such as RF, WiFi, or Bluetooth.

• Experience in testing networking protocols such as IPv6, IPv4, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, PPP, and layer-2 (switching) or layer-3 (routing) protocols.

• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

• Strong team-player with ownership mentality.

Plus:

• Exposure to consumer networking hardware (routers, switches, wireless access points).

• Previous lead role or mentoring experience.

• Scripting knowledge with Python or Bash.

• Experience with Robot Framework.

• Experience with C/C++

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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