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Entry Level Software Engineer - Python

💰 $50,000 - $100,000 🌍 United States of America 📅 07/05/2023

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Job Description

##### Job Description :

**_This position is associated with developing and maintaining system
automation tests for the next generation of embedded controllers. Candidates
should be able to collaborate with development teams to deliver a full suite
of automated tests to ensure consistent high code quality and features. Job
responsibilities include:_**

* Write and maintain system-level automated tests written in Python.
* Contribute to test strategy and architecture as required
* Debug intermittent test failures to determine root cause, and assign software defects as needed.
* Working to improve test yield of existing test cases. This may mean collaborating with software developers and triaging test failures.
* Coordinate the technical execution of test scripting with additional resources.
* Attend regular meetings and stand-ups in order to respond to changing needs.
* Attend meetings in-person with development teams to identify automation testing needs.
* Attend meetings with Product Test Leads to define the test strategy, and steps to execute for a given test case.

**Requirements**

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Other degrees are considered if relevant experience exists.
* Professional proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience in automation, testing, or software development.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills

**Desired Attributes**

* General machine knowledge of agriculture or off-road equipment and machinery
* Practical working knowledge and application of UDP, TCP/IP, CAN, or other networking communication protocols.
* Basic experience with microcontrollers such as Arduino, RaspberryPi, or more complex embedded systems.
* Self-motivated, quick learner, with an any-problem-can-be-solved attitude
* Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills
* Ability to thrive in a team environment
* Experience with Linux Ubuntu
* Experience with Bash scripting.
* Experience with C++ or Qt

**About RFA Engineering**

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to
industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is development of off
highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational,
industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development,
product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and
testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is
located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque,
IA, and numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

**Competitive Benefits**

* Health and Dental Insurance
* Supplemental Vision Insurance
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Company Paid Long-Term Disability
* Short-term Disability
* Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
* Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
* Extra Time Bonuses
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Paid Holidays
* Bereavement Leave
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
* Education Assistance

**Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly**

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