ORBCOMM Hiring for Software QA Engineer – OGx at Ottawa, ON Full Time

A little bit about the role:
ORBCOMM’s Software Quality Assurance department is a high performing and highly motivated group of professionals that prides itself on delivering results. The Software Quality Assurance team is currently looking for an individual that possesses a team-oriented attitude, having solid communication skills, with an attention to detail and the confidence to take ownership of broad tasks.

ORBCOMM is currently developing its next generation satellite protocol and is looking for individuals who will be responsible for testing all aspects of the final solution. This includes device firmware, over the air satellite protocol, as well as back-end systems including the network processor center and gateway. Potential candidates will work closely with software and firmware development engineers and be responsible creating and executing test plans, running fault analysis, and ensuring the overall quality of all components.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieve and review requirements and design specifications
• Create, own, and execute the test plans and test cases derived from the requirements and design specifications to ensure overall product quality
• Design and develop automated system test suites to be added to our regression framework
• Isolate, replicate, and report technical problems and/or issues
• Identify efficiencies to improve test time, test coverage, and quality

Must-have Skills:

• A degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in automated testing; experience with Python or equivalent
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced environment, collaborate closely with teammates and show an ambition for achieving results
• Familiarity with web services such as SOAP, REST, JSON
• Good understanding of the OSI Model
• Experience testing and debugging client/server networking issues
• An understanding of SQL and a working knowledge of Oracle and/or MariaDB databases
• Familiarity working with Unix/Linux environments

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience using automated test tools such as PyTest, Jenkins, Selenium, shell scripting
• Experience working with and automation of hardware test and measurement equipment (multi-meters, power supplies, etc.) using LXI, GPIB and/or RS232
• Experience with source control (SVN, Visual Studio Team Foundation, Gitlab, etc.)
• Microsoft Networking or Cisco CCNA certifications
• Experience in the Satellite Communication industry or in the Telecommunication field

At ORBCOMM we hire for fit. We look for candidates that are serious about their careers and hold the same level of enthusiasm for building a world class company that we do.

About ORBCOMM Inc.

ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) is a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. ORBCOMM’s unique combination of global satellite, cellular and dual-mode network connectivity, hardware, web reporting applications and software is the IoT industry’s most complete service offering. Our solutions are designed to remotely track, monitor, and control fixed and mobile assets in core vertical markets including transportation & distribution, heavy equipment, industrial fixed assets, oil & gas, maritime, mining and government.

With nearly 20 years of innovation and expertise in IoT/M2M, ORBCOMM has more than 1.72 million subscribers with a diverse customer base including premier OEMs such as Caterpillar Inc., Doosan Infracore America, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., John Deere, Komatsu Ltd., and Volvo Construction Equipment, as well as end-to-end solutions customers such as C&S Wholesale, Canadian National Railways, CR England, Hub Group, KLLM Transport Services, Marten Transport, Swift Transportation, Target, Tropicana, Tyson Foods, Walmart and Werner Enterprises. For more information, visit www.orbcomm.com.

Interested?

At ORBCOMM, we believe that our people are our strength. Our success stems from our ability to attract and retain the best people who deliver a high level of performance and skill.

If you are looking for a significant career opportunity and the chance to work for an established, successful, and high growth company, ORBCOMM is the ideal place for you.

We are committed to employment equity. ORBCOMM would like to thank all applicants in advance and advise them that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ORBCOMM is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time