Firmware Automated Test Engineer

Salary Range $80k-$100k

POSITION TITLE: Firmware Automated Test Engineer

REPORTS TO: Director of Quality

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position requires a unique blend of software engineering discipline and hands-on hardware testing skills. You'll spend your time designing test frameworks in Python, interfacing directly with embedded hardware, creating comprehensive test plans from system requirements, and building CI/CD pipelines that validate firmware on real devices. You'll also play a vital role in our shift-left testing initiative, helping us catch issues earlier in the development cycle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Development & Automation

Design and implement Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded systems validation

Develop CI/CD pipelines incorporating hardware-in-the-loop testing on real devices

Automate firmware release candidate and regression suite across Inovonics products

Ensure all electronic assemblies and finished products meet functional test specifications and quality standards. Planning & Execution Test

Create test plans, test scripts, and test cases based on system requirements

Execute verification and validation testing in development sprints/environments

Validate that requirements and integration objectives are met

Write clear, reproducible bug reports and actively drive defect resolution by working closely with firmware engineers

Support program milestone deliverables and test event objectives Collaboration & Process

Champion shift-left testing practices to identify issues early in development

Document test processes, frameworks, and test results

Participate in agile sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives

Provide accurate estimates and timely status updates on test development tasks

Mentor team members on test automation approaches and best practices Required Qualifications

3+ years in software/firmware test automation or software development role

Proven track record testing embedded systems and firmware

Hands-on experience working in agile/scrum development environments

Strong Python programming skills for test automation and framework development

Experience with test frameworks such as pytest, Robot Framework, or unittest

Hands-on experience with hardware testing tools

Knowledge of serial communication protocols and debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD)

Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools

Strong ability to translate system requirements into comprehensive test plans and test cases

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Proven self-starter with initiative, creativity, and excellent problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications

IoT devices and wireless sensor networks

Knowledge of wireless technologies, especially 900MHz ISM radio band and Bluetooth

Test Case Management tools: Jira, Xray

Embedded Linux or RTOS testing experience

RF testing and wireless communication validation

Test-driven development (TDD) practices

Experience with firmware build systems and cross-compilation

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field required

COMPENSATION AND OTHER:

Salary Range $80k-$100k

Health insurance, matching 401(k) retirement plan and hybrid work environment.

Inovonics values diversity of thought and background and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability.

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