Video Lab Tester - Waltham, MA

Details: Performing testing forVideo services including the testing of equipment such as Set Top Boxes, Cable Cards, and Digital Media devices~ Reviewing requirements, and developing test cases and test plans ~ Reporting issues and performing related activities such as troubleshooting, data gathering, and working with other groups to resolve ~ Potentially writing test scripts for and gathering data related to test automation Key Requirements / Job Skills (mandatory) ~ Experience with Testing or Q/A ~ Experience writing test cases and test plans ~ Strong Networking experience with TCP/IP (Fiber-optics, Routers, Switches, etc. as well) ~ Experience with In-Home devices (Set Top Boxes, DSL/Cable modems, routers) ~ Experience with desktop operating systems Windows, MAC, and Unix/Linux ~ Understanding LAN/WAN environment ~ Testing specific to Motorola Set Top Boxes and Motorola Conditional Access System Other desired skills ~ Testing and/or familiarity with video set top box testing ~ Video experience (Digital Video Systems, Video Compression Technology, MPEG) ~ Video test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, MPEG Analyzer, Oscilloscope, RF Signal Level Meters) ~ Electronics experience (Communication Signals and Circuits, Digital Transmission Techniques) ~ PC Hardware experience (A+ certification preferred) ~ Application testing on video game consoles like Xbox 360 ~ Experience in testing Customer Premises Equipment ~ Familiarity with video inputs HDMI, Component, Composite and S-video ~ Familiarity with digital video and audio formats ~ Familiarity with HP Quality Center General Requirements ~ BS degree in a technical field (BS-EE or BS-CS preferred) ~ 5 years of related job experience ~ Strong verbal and written communications skills~ Must be able to understand instructions and to communicate issues to their test leads. ~ Organized with a strong attention to detail ~ Strong analytical skills ~ Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Randstad Technologies is an EOE-M/F/V/D and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world.

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IP Video QA Lead / IP Video QA Manager

Details: Tasks:• Collaborates with Product and Development teams to identify productand technical requirements. Reviews and verifies requirements anddesign specifications for validity in overall product design, with anemphasis towards product testability and verification.• Contributes to the development of Quality Assurance test philosophiesand methodologies. Identifies viable test strategies in order to supporttesting product functionality.• Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to thesolution of assigned projects. Publishes detailed test strategies, testplans and test cases.• Develops test cases and detail test scenarios for Quality AssuranceEngineers and oversees their execution, tracking, and automation.Ensures proper execution of regression test procedures and automatedtest suites and scripts. Participates in design, code, and functionalproduct reviews to facilitate white-box test design.• Reviews project progress, evaluates results and recommends correctionsin technical applications and analysis.• Leads in the identification and resolution of problems and defects.Initiates investigation processes, identifies and reproduces bugs ordefects and drives issues and improvements to resolution.• Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Quality AssuranceEngineers. Provides technical leadership and consultation with regardsto practices, procedures and techniques.• Supports trials of new infrastructure designs/services.• Works with vendors to troubleshoot problems when necessary.• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in mattersof significance.• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to worknights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.The Challenge:The IP Video QA Manager: The manager is responsible for ensuring proper & timely integration & testing of digital video to consumer devices. The person is expected to have in depth knowledge and experiences in system integration & testing of end-to-end digital IP video delivery system & consumer devices on cable and IP networks. The Task:• Lead in capacity at principal engineer level system integration and QA of digital IP video. Review and analyze technical requirements & system documents. Understand the technology. Interact with various groups & stake holders to determine appropriate test strategies and action plans. • Validate and verify applications in an integrated end-to-end environment. Create test requirement, use cases, & test plans. Create, execute, and report on test scripts/cases. • Coordinate and manage integration & test activities among test team members and stake holders in other functional groups, especially development teams. Lead integration team to resolve all relevant technical issues to ensure timely execution & high quality completion of all integration & test activities. • Partner with development and product teams to identify product and technical requirements to create a comprehensive test suite. Interact with various groups & stake holders to determine appropriate test strategies and action plans. • Relocation assistance available for qualified applicants.•* Interested candidates should email their resume in confidence to for prompt consideration.

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