Principal Test Engineer

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.

ThePrincipal Test Engineerwill be working within a portion of the R&D department known as the TAI (Test, Architecture and Integration) team. This team focuses on Integration testing of components of a full system solution (hardware, firmware, RF and Cellular Network communication, and Software) for the electric, water, and gas meters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Testing & Quality Assurance

Develops and executes test plans, cases, and designs; estimates test durations and ensures quality standards.

Identifies, analyzes, and documents defects in AMI systems; investigates test environment issues and resolves them.

Executes tests in cellular network environments, analyzes results, and communicates findings.

Ensures accuracy, completeness, and continuous improvement in quality processes.

Collaboration & Communication

Works closely with architects, development engineers, and internal teams on product design, code reviews, lifecycle inspections, and technical requirements.

Shares knowledge, supports team goals, communicates effectively, and contributes in cross-functional teams.

Adaptability & Innovation

Quickly absorbs new technologies, adapts to change, handles pressure, and adjusts plans as needed.

Generates ideas, supports innovation, and takes independent action to solve problems creatively.

Accountability & Performance

Takes initiative, meets deadlines, manages workload effectively, and goes beyond role expectations to achieve objectives.

Tracks KPIs, supports department goals, and completes technical tasks within timelines.

Professionalism & Technical Expertise

Maintains current job knowledge, completes engineering tasks, authors documentation, and follows standardized procedures.

Possesses knowledge of hardware/software integration and demonstrates strong workplace professionalism.

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of test experience on med-large systems

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

History of building productive relationships with colleagues

Aptitude for thinking outside the box to ferret out obscure anomalies during test

Ability to write queries and analyze performance issues

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required, but this requirement may be waived if the applicant has sufficient experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Manual Integration testing

Experience in testing systems utilizing cellular networks

Good troubleshooting and analysis skills to determine root cause of issues

Familiar with usage of MS Azure DevOps

Proficient with MS Office applications

Physical Demands

Applicants must be able to lift and carry electrical test equipment weighing less than 20 pounds short distances. Connecting and disconnecting electrical test equipment is also required.

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location.

Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is: $96,000 - $184,000

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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 salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at or email .

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.