Globalstar provides affordable and reliable, mobile voice and data communications when beyond cellular services. We rely on our superior satellite network and excellent team members around the world to deliver quality products, services and peace of mind. For more information, visit www.globalstar.com.
Located in Covington, Louisiana, our corporate office houses our global satellite operations command center, product customer shipping center, engineering facilities and more.
What we offer:
Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a Test Engineer to plan, develop, and conduct tests on electronic components, products, and systems. The Test Engineer will also act as a product expert, assisting both design engineers, sales managers, and supporting customers with troubleshooting all product issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop test plans in conjunction with software developers targeting functional and exception-based analysis.
Use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems for supporting current products
Analyze and interpret test data for customer issues then prepare technical reports for use by engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel
Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and the sequencing of test operations in supporting customer issues
Confer with manufacturing and design engineering personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation
Perform and coordinate electronic and mechanical engineering test activities concerned with the development and applications of consumer and industrial electronic devices
Generate test units and reports as well as product support documentation to comply with design requirements and applicable regulations/standards
Perform analysis of documented user requirements and direct or assist in the design of test plans to validate user requirements for complex software/hardware applications
Review user application system requirements documentation; design, define, and document unit and application test plans; transform test plans into test executions
Required Skills/Abilities:
Analytical
Collect, research, and prioritize data
Design workflows and procedures
Pro-actively seek solutions to issues
Design
Apply industry-proven design principles
Generate creative solutions & translate data into clear reports
Use feedback to suggest modifying product designs
Demonstrate strict attention to detail
Solid broad-based knowledge of analog, digital and RF circuits
Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and handle multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
Work with other technology department team members to ensure departmental deadlines are met and objectives are achieved
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (BS) from four-year College or university; 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous experience with:
Testing embedded C applications in Linux Environments
Project Management tools including Jira, Confluence and related products
Writing and running system testing scripts/procedures
Writing detailed test reports
Automated testing tools using Bash or Python
Testing Android, iOS, Windows and MacOS applications
Knowledge of:
Schematic capture tools
Software development tools
Database (dB) principles
Test Driven Development (TDD)
MS Office Suite, including MS Project & MS Visio
Understanding Disciplined Agile techniques including participation in sprints along with backlog refinement/grooming.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Globalstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)