Test Lead - DO 178B
United States
Job Description
Test Lead - DO 178B
Others, California

Job Summary

Job Title

Connectivity System Test Engineer (Embedded Linux / Manual System Testing) 

Location

Brea, CA (Onsite) 


About the Role

We are looking for a Connectivity System Test Engineer with hands-on experience testing embedded systems on Linux platforms. This role focuses on connectivity validation (wireless/PED device connectivity and basic wired Ethernet understanding) along with system test procedure writing, test execution, and results documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities

    • Perform system testing on embedded Linux platforms for connectivity features
    • Work hands-on with Linux command-line operations for system navigation and validation
    • Manage Linux file systems, directories, binaries, libraries, and capture logs for analysis
    • SSH into multiple systems and execute shell commands effectively
    • Use Linux command-line utilities such as text processing tools, system monitoring tools, and curl
    • Apply understanding of Linux networking concepts and operations
    • Work with hardware discretes, understanding their usage, meaning, and notification triggers for functionality
    • Understand and validate wireless connectivity terminology and PED device connectivity
    • Support testing with basic hardware wiring knowledge, such as Ethernet connections
    • Install and manage software and Linux packages from the command line
    • Write test procedures from requirements, execute test cases, and document results clearly
    • Use ALM / test management tools for test execution and reporting
    • Perform manual and UI testing as part of system validation activities
    .

Skill Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Embedded Systems on Linux platforms
  • Strong proficiency with Linux command line and shell operations
  • Experience navigating and managing Linux filesystem structures
  • Ability to work across multiple systems using SSH
  • Understanding of Linux networking basics and connectivity concepts
  • Experience with system testing, including test procedure writing, execution, and documentation
  • Familiarity with ALM tools and structured test management processes
  • Experience with manual testing / UI testing

Nice to Have

  • Basic understanding of ARINC 429 labels and protocol terminology

Other Requirements

Maximum Salary (US):  107000
Minimum Salary (US):  70000
Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.