Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer responsible for automating design validation tests for hardware and systems. This includes working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Systems engineers to develop reusable libraries, tools, hardware interfaces, and scripts for functional & characterization tests with hardware-in-the-loop. We're looking for someone with a solid software background who values code quality & long-term maintainability, who can help to enforce best-practices. This role is open to various levels; compensation will scale with ability & experience.

Responsibilities:

• Implement design characterization tests for hardware and systems
• Develop reusable libraries for interfacing with lab equipment and displaying live test data
• Collaborate with test leads to design test stations and plans based on technical specifications
• Develop reusable tools for semi-automated tests and station configuration
• Collaborate with design engineers and project managers to plan and support test campaigns
• Document software to make it easily accessible to others both within and outside of the team
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of programming in Python (or an equivalent level of skill)
• 5+ years of electronics or hardware testing (or an equivalent level of skill)
• Experience with concurrent programming using threads and queues
• Experience using test automation frameworks, such as PyTest or Robot Framework
• Experience developing Bash scripts or embedded C/C++ in a Linux environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of standard object-oriented software design patterns
• Experience with communications protocols such as CAN, --Ethernet, or TCP/IP
• Experience with Git, Jira, Reviewable, Bamboo, Polarion, or TestRail
• Experience using static analysis tools and formatters, such as Ruff, PyLint, MyPy, and Black
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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