Job Description

Location: Aachen

Your tasks

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Responsibilities / Tasks

Develop and maintain automated tests: automate when it makes sense, think about ROI, don't overengineer solutions. Own the testing and quality processes of the team Improve the development process Lead the QAs of the hardware development unit Maintain and improve the testing infrastructure Conduct network card and routing testing Plan the test activities and provide estimations Work close to the Head of Hardware Development providing updates and requirements to ship our products on time and with quality Perform production tooling issue evaluations Execute TCP/TLS/SM protocol testing Testing our products with different OSs Participate in automated testing of electronic components (eCheck) Support manufacturing workflow testing Run audits at hardware suppliers and manufacturing sites Assist with root-cause analysis and problem-solving activities Conduct code reviews

Your profile

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We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer with strong skills in embedded systems, hardware security modules, network protocols, and automated testing. The role spans hardware, firmware, operating systems, manufacturing workflows, and security-critical validation.



Programming

Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Java Experience with Linux drivers, services (daemons)

Operating Systems and Build Systems

Familiarity with Make, CMake, Git, Jira Knowledge of Jenkins and CI/CD workflows Experience with Yocto Experience with PetaLinux Experience with LinuxFromScratch (LFS) OS

Networking and Protocols

Knowledge of TCP/IP network protocol (IPv4/6) Knowledge of TLS - Experience with TCP/TLS/SM protocol testing


Hardware & Embedded Systems

Experience with Xilinx tools (Bootloader, Bitstream) Motivation to learn embedded hardware components Understanding of manufacturing workflow and tooling for our products Experience with hardware protocols such as serial port, USB Understanding our products from a user perspective Ability to perform automated testing of electronic hardware components (eCheck)


Security & Cryptographic Technologies

Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Experience with Javacard / Smartcard Experience with RNG testing (AIS31, NIST SP-800A)


Testing Expertise

Experience with black-box and gray-box testing procedures Experience with Linux / Windows driver testing Network card and routing testing Benchmarking HSM PCIe cards and HSM appliances JavaCard automating testing Random number verification (AIS31 / NISTSP-800A)


Process & Collaboration Skills

Ability to support the agile team in implementing and improving development processes Ability to assist in root-cause analysis and problem-solving using various tools Ability to perform code reviews


Manufacturing, Quality & Audits

Ability to run audits at hardware suppliers and manufacturing sites Experience evaluating eCheck log information Experience with production tooling issue evaluation

We offer

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An open and friendly corporate culture characterized by constructive and collaborative interaction We provide you with support for your future plans with a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific circumstances) Early risers and night owls - thanks to a flexible working model you can organise your working day yourself We also support you privately ࢠbenefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or other special occasions * Utimaco is growing and living diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nationalities and 45 different languages spoken