Software Test Engineer

Actalent

Job Title: Software Test Engineer – Autonomous Robotics

Summary:

Join a dynamic team working on cutting-edge autonomous robotics technology. In this role, you’ll design and implement automated testing solutions for advanced robotic control systems, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance. If you’re passionate about software quality and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on next-generation automation.

About the Role

You will be part of a project focused on developing and validating robotic control software for autonomous platforms. This involves creating robust test frameworks, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with engineers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated unit tests using Google Test and Google Mock for C++ components.
  • Design test fixtures and parameterized tests to validate robotic control algorithms under diverse scenarios.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (CMake, Jenkins, GitLab CI) for continuous verification.
  • Collaborate with developers to identify edge cases, failure modes, and regression risks.
  • Perform system-level validation of robotic control modules to meet safety and performance standards.
  • Document test plans, procedures, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to test strategy improvements using modern practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Participate in code reviews and troubleshooting during integration and deployment phases.

Required Skills

  • Strong experience in software testing (unit, integration, and system-level).
  • Proficiency in C++ and test automation frameworks (Google Test, Google Mock).
  • Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows environments.
  • Familiarity with CMake, Python scripting, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git).

Top Skills

  • Software Testing
  • C++
  • Unit Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • Google Test

Additional Qualifications

  • Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Strong understanding of continuous integration and deployment practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in collaborative, agile environments.

Experience Level

Intermediate (3–5 years of relevant experience preferred)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nepean, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nepean,ON.

À propos d'Actalent:

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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