Overview
MTS III, Android Tester - CTS/GTS/QA Engineer
Responsibilities
Our new Center of Excellence is conveniently located Hillsboro, Oregon in the Amber Glen Business Park.
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is 1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.
If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
The Position:
**Job Description:**
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Android Tester to join our DevOps team. As an Android Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, compatibility, and performance of Android devices and applications by leveraging testing tools such as CTS (Compatibility Test Suite), GTS (Google Test Suite), and other industry-standard testing frameworks. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to test and validate Android’s compatibility, stability, and functionality across a variety of devices and configurations.
Responsibilities
- Android Compatibility Testing:
- Execute CTS (Compatibility Test Suite) and GTS (Google Test Suite) to ensure compliance with Android’s compatibility standards.
- Validate Android OS and device-specific functionalities against Android’s requirements for certification.
- Identify, document, and report bugs, inconsistencies, and performance issues related to Android OS behavior and compatibility.
- Work closely with the development team to troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve issues detected during testing.
- Test Execution and Reporting:
- Plan, execute, and automate test cases for Android applications and devices, ensuring end-to-end validation of features and use cases.
- Work with test automation tools to increase testing efficiency, including custom scripts and automation frameworks.
- Maintain and update testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, and execution reports.
- Conduct regression testing, functional testing, and performance testing on different Android devices and configurations.
- Test Environment Setup:
- Set up and configure Android test environments, including device configurations, emulators, and hardware setups.
- Install and configure test tools, like **ADB (Android Debug Bridge)**, and ensure all test dependencies are properly managed.
- Collaboration with Teams:
- Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure test coverage of new features and bug fixes.
- Provide detailed feedback on test results and assist in root cause analysis for defects.
- Work in an agile development environment, supporting fast release cycles and frequent software updates.
- **Continuous Improvement:**
- Proactively identify areas for improving test efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in Android testing tools, processes, and technologies.
- Suggest improvements for automated test frameworks, tools, and testing infrastructure.
- **Cross-Device Testing:**
- Perform device testing across a wide variety of Android phones, tablets, and custom hardware platforms.
- Validate new Android versions and ensure backward compatibility for older devices.
The salary or hourly wage range of $93,000 – $157,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- **Experience:**
- 3+ years of experience in Android testing, with strong expertise in **CTS** (Compatibility Test Suite), **GTS** (Google Test Suite), and other Android-specific testing frameworks.
- Proven experience with Android device testing and testing tools such as **ADB (Android Debug Bridge)**, **Fastboot**, and **Logcat**.
- Experience in performing functional, compatibility, performance, and regression testing for Android OS and applications.
- Familiarity with **Android Debugging** techniques, **Android system internals**, and analyzing log outputs to troubleshoot issues.
- Experience with **JUnit**, **Appium**, **UIAutomator**, **Espresso**, or other automation tools for Android testing is a plus.
- **Skills:**
- Strong understanding of Android OS architecture, APIs, and hardware/software interaction.
- Experience with Android application lifecycle, background processes, power management, and resource consumption testing.
- Proficient in **Test Case Design**, **Bug Reporting**, and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
- Strong attention to detail with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies such as **Agile** and **Scrum**.
- Experience with cloud-based testing platforms and integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with **Android version upgrade testing** and managing updates for various device configurations.
- Experience testing **Android apps** (native and web) and device features like sensors, camera, GPS, and multimedia.
- Familiarity with **CI/CD pipelines** for test automation integration.
- Experience with **performance testing tools** such as **Monkey**, **Systrace**, or **Perfetto**.
- Knowledge of **security testing** or **penetration testing** for Android applications and devices.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Our Principles: Contribution to Society Fairness & Honesty Cooperation & Team Spirit Untiring Effort for Improvement Courtesy & Humility Adaptability Gratitude What We Offer:· At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program. · Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked. · Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. · 401K with 50 match on up to 8 contribution, full vested from day 1.· Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.· Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law. Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
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