Embedded Software Test Architect, Project

Rockwell Automation

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Mayfield Heights, OHMilwaukee, WI
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TL;DR · Embedded Software Test Architect, Project

The Embedded Software Test Architect, Project joins the global embedded software organization to steer and design test architecture for Logix Controllers. This role involves designing test architectures for safety- and security-critical embedded software within a dynamic development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include leading high-level test strategies, coordinating across Agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework, and promoting reliable automated test engineering through robust design patterns. The successful candidate will develop and maintain automated tests and tools using Python while ensuring conformance to safety and security standards like IEC 61508 and IEC 62443. Technical requirements include experience with real-time embedded development environments, industrial protocols such as Common Industrial Protocol, and software engineering principles. The role focuses on achieving continuous delivery for Programmable Logic Controllers in an industrial automation context.

What you'll do

  • Design and steer the test architecture for safety- and security-critical embedded software in Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Use modern continuous integration and development tools to promote engineering practice improvements across the global organization.
  • Monitor and improve the health, predictability, and velocity of Agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework.
  • Partner with development and system test personnel to ensure all product requirements are met.
  • Develop and maintain automated tests and tools using Python.
  • Lead high-level test strategies and provide coordination across Agile development teams and system architects.
  • Mentor less experienced personnel and encourage knowledge sharing throughout the development community.
  • Promote reliable automated test engineering through robust design patterns, processes, and tooling.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US.
  • Typically requires 8 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated professional development in software design, testware, tool development and software development (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent knowledge in software engineering principles (preferred).
  • Willingness to take on a technical leadership role in a large-sized team (preferred).
  • Previous experience working with test architectures preferably with real-time embedded development environments (preferred).
  • Develop and maintain automated tests and tools in Python (preferred).
  • Experience developing testware to verify conformance to safety and security standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 62443 (preferred).

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