Sr Software​/Firmware Test Technician

Who We Are

AtnLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting‑edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high‑power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, micro‑fabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

The product software development team at nLIGHT is charged with delivering world‑class software and firmware for our rapidly growing laser products business. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, with an excellent track record of performance, strong knowledge and experience in software/firmware testing. They will contribute to the qualification and delivery of our laser products and supporting infrastructure. They would join a small team with a big impact, requiring good teamwork in a dynamic environment.

• Test Case Development / Planning
• Work with lead engineers and manager to plan for upcoming test needs
• Work with development engineers to understand the test needs for new product features and improvements
• Write automation/manual test cases to cover functional requirements

• Execute automated/manual tests: daily, release, and ad‑hoc / exploratory testing
• Identify opportunities for automated testing
• Characterize and document issues found during testing
• Work with development engineers in efforts to reproduce issues towards determining root cause
• Validate defect fixes provided by development engineers
• Track and report test execution status

• Ensure partner teams within the company are using the correct software/firmware versions and assist with upgrades and configurations
• Assist with reproducing issues found by partner teams and help characterize/submit defects on their behalf

• Responsible for maintaining the team’s hardware and test equipment, in support of the development and test activities. This includes owning software and firmware installations and configurations.
• Work with lead engineers and manager to ensure lab readiness for upcoming product test needs

• AS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics or related area
• 6+ years of experience as a software/firmware test technician
• Comfortable in working with electrical boards in an ESD environment
• Experience testing both PC software and embedded systems
• Experience managing the activities of other testers
• Accomplished troubleshooting and defect characterization skills
• Strong documentation skills: test case writing, process descriptions, etc.
• Familiarity with common software defects and test management tools (i.e. Jira, Test Rail).
• Ability to update/maintain and create Python test scripts for automation

• Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast paced, team‑oriented environment
• Attention to detail and an ability to absorb and assimilate information rapidly
• Customer‑oriented work philosophy and interaction/collaboration skills
• Comfortable directing/driving the activities of others
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication

• Sr Software/Firmware Test Technician: $31.00 - $37.00 per hour
• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
• 120 hours of paid vacation per year, plus paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee‑paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee…