Software Test Engineer (Global Navigation Systems) Job Listing at Kelly Services in Johnston, IA (Job ID 9348967)

Description

Software Test Engineer (GNSS - Global Navigation Satellite System)  

• Location: ONSITE - Urbandale, IA (50322)
• Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
• Length: until 10/2025 (Contract extension expectation)
• Pay Rate – Negotiable depending on DIRECT-related experience
• Work Authorization - Must be able to work in the U.S. with approved authorization status.

 

Targeting someone with a software engineering background, rather than mechanical engineering oriented who is interested in doing field software test work to verify product and system level performance.

 

A strong candidate will also have:

• Strong knowledge of Precision Agriculture equipment.
• Experience using John Deere or other Agricultural equipment
• Experience with GNSS Receiver testing.
• Experience with validation and/or verification testing of system requirements and regression-level testing.
• Demonstrated experience with CAN communication.
• Experience with troubleshooting Hardware related issues.
• Experience with software tools, such as Microsoft Project, Team Foundation Server (TFS), or Rally

  What You'll Do: 

• Provide Software Engineering Test and Verification of John Deere's line of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers.
• Work with Software and System Engineering to define test setup and standardize test plans
• Participate in periodic bug review meetings to ensure software development and product team understand software issues clearly.
• Provide daily assistance and guidance to team on scheduled tasks/bugs, which may involve working with non-technical team members to understand customer faced issues.
• Diagnose and perform 1st level root cause analysis on software bugs.
• Perform product verification and validation activities in lab environment and on various Ag vehicles via manual and automated test setups.
• Frequent travel to the Test Farm, 80% of time performing field test cases for Receiver validation
• Working with major agricultural machinery in an experimental field test environment.
• Working independently and as a team with engineers to test GNSS Receiver product

 

Ideally the candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, or Agriculture Engineering related field.
• Experience with precision agriculture product and equipment operation experience
• Experience with test plan creation and execution
• Experience with software development life cycle and reporting/tracking software defects
• Demonstrated effective analytical, reporting, & presentation skills.

 

Work Authorization:

• Must be able to work in the United States with current employment authorization documents.

 

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Deas172@kellyservices.com

 

*** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)**

 

In addition to working with the world's most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Year-end bonus program
• Recognition and incentive programs
• Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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