Firmware QA Engineer

Firmware QA Engineer I

Department: Engineering (126) CT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

We are seeking a motivated Firmware QA Engineer I to join our team. In this role, you will focus on executing and maintaining hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing and automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of embedded firmware products. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to run automated tests that evaluate system performance, functionality, and integration within a CI/CD pipeline.

• Run and maintain automated test cases to validate firmware functionality and performance using Python and Robot Framework.
• Execute detailed test cases based on established product specifications, utilizing Xray for Jira to document test results and ensure requirements traceability.

• Assist in running and troubleshooting Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test suites on physical hardware platforms.
• Support the integration of automated testing into Bitbucket CI/CD pipelines to assist with regular regression testing and rapid product iteration.

• Identify, log, and track software defects throughout the development cycle using Jira.
• Assist firmware developers in isolating root causes of system behavior using basic diagnostic tools like logic analyzers, Wireshark, or USB analyzers.

• Help maintain the HIL test lab environment, configuring hardware components and fixtures for active test cycles.
• Safely utilize common lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters, to set up and verify hardware test conditions.

• Participate actively within an Agile/Scrum environment, attending daily standups and collaborating with cross‑functional team members.
• Document test procedures and provide clear, concise reports on test results to support formal verification efforts.

Must be able to communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with a software focus preferred).
• Foundational proficiency in Python or related scripting languages for test automation.
• Exposure to or basic experience with Robot Framework or similar test automation frameworks.
• Basic understanding of firmware concepts and the fundamental architecture of embedded systems.
• Introductory, hands‑on exposure to common electronic test equipment, such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and basic workflows involving Bitbucket and pull requests.
• Ability to read technical specifications and follow established test plans and validation procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively within a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.

• Familiarity with or academic exposure to common communication protocols such as CAN, USB, Ethernet, UART, or SPI.
• Exposure to Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Xray).