Job description
Intellectual Concepts LLC is looking for the right individual to join an innovative, skilled, and collaborative is looking for the right individual to fill a Fare Collection Tester (Quality Assurance) position in the Metro DC Area.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the motivation to develop and execute services as part of a collaborative team environment. The candidate will enthusiastically promote the value and support the expansion of our Intelligent Transit Solutions throughout the company.
Job Summary
Support the development and documentation of test plans to validate hardware and firmware, designs and implementations by the development teams in collaboration with design engineers, architects, and product managers. Creates test environments as needed and executes test plans, which may include electrical validation testing, feature evaluation, system integration testing, and interoperability testing, then documents the test results and any related secondary analysis and findings. Contributes to the creation, modification, and management of test automation scripts. Assists as needed in the analysis, recreation, and debugging of complex customer field issues.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Execute validation test plans to assess hardware, and firmware functionality, performance, compatibility, and reliability through White-box and Gray-box testing, including verification of interoperability within overall solution.
Collaborate with design engineers to create custom test setups using a combination of products, off-the-shelf test equipment, and custom equipment.
Contribute to the automation of validation processes to improve efficiency and repeatability; modify and manage automation scripts developed in Python and LabView.
Assist in the creation of detailed test plans from technical product and/or feature requirements, in collaboration with design engineers and product managers.
Document test procedures, results, and findings in a clear and concise manner.
Analyze test results and work collaboratively with hardware and firmware engineers to debug embedded designs and identify root causes of failures to resolve issues.
Assist in the recreation and troubleshooting of customer site issues.
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
Associate’s degree or Technical Degree or equivalent
Working knowledge with standard test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMM, data logger, spectrum analyzer
Experience with basic hardware tools and hands-on setup of equipment, including low voltage a line voltage wiring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to peers and non-technical audiences
Experience with MS Office suite
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities and objectives simultaneously
Experience with operating more specialized test equipment: network analyzer, power analyzer, EMI, surge, EFT, thermal chambers, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related field) or 4 years’ experience can substitute for degree
2+ years’ experience in hardware validation, software/firmware QA, or a similar role
Desired experience using command-line and engineering-created tools (i.e. software test tools, dataloggers)
Desired experience creating test plans from specifications varying in detail
Physical Requirements
Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of forces frequently, and /or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Intellectual Concepts LLC value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location: On site: 5 days week in the Metro DC Area
