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Develop comprehensive test plans, traceability matrices, and ensure complete requirement-to-test coverage. · Actively participate in design reviews and contribute testability feedback early in the development cycle.\nOwn and improve CI/CD integration for automated tests and test infrastructure.\nLead defect triage discussions and influence prioritization based on risk and customer impact.\nTechnical Skills: · Expert-level experience in automated and manual testing of embedded systems, with strong specialization in LabVIEW.\nDeep understanding and practical application of LabVIEW design patterns and modular test architectures. Advanced proficiency in NI TestStand for complex test sequencing, reporting, and parallel execution.\nStrong experience with version control systems, branching strategies, code reviews, and change management. · In-depth knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and mature defect management processes.\nExtensive hands-on experience with lab equipment such as:\nMultimeters, Loop calibrators, Digital storage oscilloscopes, Protocol analyzers · Strong expertise in embedded systems testing and industrial communication protocols such as: CAN, Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet-based industrial protocols\nProven ability to design and implement custom test automation frameworks in Python.\nExperience with test data analysis, logging, and result visualization.\nFamiliarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level test environments is a plus.\n Education and Experience:\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n8-12 years of hands-on experience in the embedded systems testing domain, with a strong emphasis on test automation, test development, and system level validation.\nRelevant certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, NI CLD/CLA, or equivalent professional credentials are a plus.\n Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills with the ability to handle ambiguous problems.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate Actively with global stakeholders and native English speakers.\nDemonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.\nAbility to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams.\nProactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3482,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Proficiency (C2)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Hardware","Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T11:09:10Z"}],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":36,"reasons":["conf:5","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/rotork-test-development-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/rotork-test-development-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T17:09:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}