Embedded Test Engineer

Gallagher is a global leader in high-tech solutions, renowned for innovation and excellence. With a presence in over 160 countries, we protect some of the world’s highest security environments and agricultural businesses.

At Gallagher, we don’t just imagine the future – we build it.

As part of Gallagher’s Animal Management division, eShepherd™ is revolutionising livestock management.

Our breakthrough virtual fencing solution empowers farmers to monitor, move, and manage cattle from anywhere. Using GPS-enabled, solar-powered neckbands, farmers can create digital fence lines from their phone – transforming land use, reducing labour, and improving both environmental and animal welfare outcomes.

This is innovation with real-world impact on pasture health, productivity, and profitability.

We’re seeking a passionate Test Engineer to ensure our embedded systems perform flawlessly in demanding environments. You’ll be hands-on in maintaining product quality, designing and executing test strategies, running manual and automated tests, and working closely with developers and cross-functional teams to catch and resolve issues before they reach our customers. Your efforts will help us deliver devices that meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.

• Design and execute test strategies for embedded systems, mobile apps, and web interfaces

• Perform functional, integration, regression, and usability testing

• Manage test cases and cycles using tools like Zephyr and Jira

• Debug embedded systems through manual and automated testing

• Analyze logs and cloud data to identify and reproduce issues

• Lead quality practices like Test Handover and Production Verification Testing

• Collaborate with developers to prioritize and fix defects

• Improve test strategies and automation frameworks

• Stay up to date with testing technologies and share insights with the team

You’re methodical, curious, and driven by a passion for getting things right. You thrive in agile environments, love collaborating to solve problems, and don’t rest until the details are nailed down.

• A degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in manual and automated testing in embedded environments

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies (black-box, white-box, exploratory)

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Python, SCPI)

• Familiarity with version control (Git) and test management tools (e.g., Zephyr)

• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

• Ability to analyze raw device logs and cloud data

• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

• A collaborative mindset and a keen eye for detail

• Knowledge of electronics systems and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

• Experience with IoT technologies (GNSS, IMU, LoRa, LTE-M/NB-IoT, BLE, Wi-Fi)

• Hands on experience of ESP32, Nordic, Arduino, STM32, FreeRTOS/Zephyr-RTOS, Jenkins, CMock, Google Test, HIL, EMI/EMC

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-powered products

• SQL database skills

• Experience with security, performance, or automated testing

• Familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

• Be part of a purpose-driven company making a real difference in agriculture

• Work with a supportive, innovative, and passionate team

• Flexible working arrangements and long-term career growth

• Help shape the future of farming with cutting-edge technology

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.