Lead Firmware QA Engineer (Embedded & HIL Testing) at Systems Ally
Richmond, Virginia, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 25

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 25

Experience

8 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Test Scripts, Health Insurance, Python, Medical Devices, Test Automation, Communication Skills, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, C, Testing

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

MUST HAVE:

  • Embedded and Firmware systems testing and integration exp
  • Firmware test automation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
  • IoT with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Programming using C and Python.
  • Source code control tools, CI/CD frameworks, deployment pipelines, and defect tracking

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded systems and firmware testing, including system integration and delivery.
  • Strong expertise in firmware test automation, HIL testing, and working with IoT systems using RTOS.
  • Solid programming skills in Python and C for writing test scripts and embedded test logic.
  • Proficient with source control tools (e.g., Git), CI/CD frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), deployment pipelines, and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
  • Experience in regulated environments (medical devices, automotive, etc.), with deep understanding of software/firmware verification and validation processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting technical information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience:

  • hardware in the loop : 8 years (Required)
  • RTOS: 8 years (Required)
  • Python: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: On the roa

Responsibilities

FULL TIME ROLE, C2C CANDIDATES PLEASE DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME APPLYING!!

We are seeking a Embedded and Firmware Automation Test Lead. In this role, you will be a key contributor to ensuring the reliability, performance, and integration of our innovative embedded and IoT-based devices. You will lead the development and execution of automated testing frameworks, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and support continuous integration efforts across embedded firmware and hardware platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the automated testing strategy for embedded and firmware systems, focusing on integration, regression, and performance testing.
  • Design and implement HIL testing setups to validate real-time embedded system behavior under simulated hardware conditions.
  • Work with RTOS-based IoT platforms, ensuring robust test coverage across various firmware modules.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools using Python and C to test embedded systems and firmware features.
  • Maintain and extend the test automation framework, ensuring scalability and adaptability for future product iterations.
  • Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows to support rapid development and reliable releases.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and quality teams to identify defects early, root-cause issues, and drive resolution.
  • Author and maintain test documentation, reports, and defect logs, ensuring traceability and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
  • Stay current on industry trends and best practices in firmware test automation, and continuously integrate those into the development lifecycle.
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