Junior QA Engineer

Our client is looking for a Junior QA Engineer to join a team working on electrical metering devices, embedded/real-time firmware, Windows software, and automated testing infrastructure.

The role is primarily focused on hardware, firmware, and embedded systems testing. You will work closely with a Senior QA Engineer and gain hands-on experience with physical electrical devices and automated testing.

Responsibilities:

• Test physical electrical metering devices and related hardware.
• Perform firmware and embedded/real-time systems testing.
• Conduct functional and integration testing of Windows-based configuration software.
• Execute and maintain automated tests.
• Develop new tests within the existing C# testing framework.
• Contribute to the improvement of the testing infrastructure.
• Investigate issues across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and proactively communicate blockers and findings.

Must-have:

• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering/electronics — this is a key requirement.
• Understanding of AC vs. DC, three-phase electricity, phase relationships, sine waves, harmonics, and basic principles of electrical metering.
• Basic programming knowledge and understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Good spoken English.
• Relevant technical education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Embedded Systems, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Would be a strong plus:

• Experience with QA/testing, especially in a commercial environment.
• Exposure to firmware, embedded, or real-time systems.
• Hardware or electronics testing experience.
• Experience testing physical/electrical devices.
• Knowledge of Modbus or other industrial/device communication protocols.
• Experience with C#. Knowledge of Java, Python, or another OOP language is also relevant.

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions.
• Ability to identify and raise blockers early rather than wait for instructions.
• Motivation to grow in QA and embedded/hardware testing.

Note: Commercial QA experience is not strictly mandatory for a Junior candidate if they have strong technical education, solid electrical fundamentals, and a high willingness to learn. However, strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals is essential.