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Staff Systems Test Engineer

Itron

Itron

Quality Assurance
Raleigh, NC, USA
Posted on Sep 17, 2025

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Itron, a technology leader in the energy and smart grid sector, is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and execution of test strategies that ensure our products meet the highest quality standards and deliver value to our customers.

The Staff Systems Test Engineer will use systematic testing approaches to debug software products, develop and maintain quality standards, and create test plans that support reliable solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Development of software/firmware/hardware-integrated solution test plans, test designs, test objectives, and test cases, based on use cases and technical requirements

  • Identify, analyze and document defects, questionable behavior, errors and inconsistencies with application functionality, output, online screens and content.

  • Development of automated test solutions using software testing tools and practices.

  • Collaborate with software development engineers in product design, code reviews, walkthroughs and product lifecycle inspections.

  • Problem investigation, report test results and perform analysis

  • Respond to inquiries about technical support functions and operation of software applications.

  • Verify documentation and on-line help content.

  • Participate in knowledge transfer sessions for Services, Support Center and other staff.

  • Work is Hybrid type position between remote and on site Itron facility in Raleigh, NC.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Experience: 2-5 years applicable professional experience preferred

    Education: Bachelor's degree in related fields (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Technology) is required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Strong analytical and problem- solving skills

  • Experience with complex multi component solution integration and test experience

  • Effective communication and professional workplace communication and multi-site collaboration

  • Familiarity with various SW development methods (Waterfall, Agile, Continuous Integration.)

  • Formal past use of Test /results tracking systems (ie. Microsoft ADS/TFS, Jira, etc.)

  • Efficient time management skills

  • Previous related energy industry work is a plus

  • Automated Scripting experience Python, Java, or similar

  • Exposure to IP Networking, IPV6 and debug (i.e. Wireshark, etc.)

  • Familiarity/exposure to both Windows and/or Linux server environments

  • Webservices /WSDL familiarity is a plus

  • Experience using relational databases (Oracle, SQL server, MySQL, and scripting)

  • Familiarity with Cloud technologies (i.e. Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc.)

  • Exposure to cellular technology or RF network technologies

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.


Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com